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The Scarlet Letter (Cliffs Complete) - Study Notes

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In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.

CliffsComplete The Scarlet Letter is a novel of betrayal and trials. Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

Discover what happens to Hester — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of The Scarlet Letter with these additional features:

  • A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter
  • Bibliography and historical background on the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • A look at the historical context and structure of the novel
  • Discussions on the novel's symbols and themes
  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
  • Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas
  • A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!

Synopsis:

All-In-One Resource! from the creators of CliffsNotes™ Plus Exclusive character map • Handy review exercises • Additional resources Visit the Student Resource Center at cliffsnotes.com
  • Hundreds of downloadable titles
  • Sign-up for your free CliffsNote-A-Day™ e-mail newsletter
  • Glossary of common literary terms
  • Tips on studying and reading literature
  • Essay writing secrets
  • Fun and quirky quote quizzes
More than 300 titles available! See inside for the entire CliffsNotes family of products.

Synopsis:

In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.

CliffsComplete The Scarlet Letter is a novel of betrayal and trials. Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet A wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

Discover what happens to Hester — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of The Scarlet Letter with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter Bibliography and historical background on the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne A look at the historical context and structure of the novel Discussions on the novel's symbols and themes A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!

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About the Author

About the Author Karin Jacobson earned her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and teaches at the University of Minnesota--Duluth. Her primary academic interests are Shakespeare, Victorian literature, and literary theory.
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Table of Contents

Introduction.

The Custom-House.

Chapter I.

Chapter II.

Chapter III.

Chapter IV.

Chapter V.

Chapter VI.

Chapter VII.

Chapter VIII.

Chapter IX.

Chapter X.

Chapter XI.

Chapter XII.

Chapter XIII.

Chapter XIV.

Chapter XV.

Chapter XVI.

Chapter XVII.

Chapter XVIII.

Chapter XIX.

Chapter XX.

Chapter XXI.

Chapter XXII.

Chapter XXIII.

Chapter XXIV.

CliffsComplete Review.

CliffsComplete Resource Center.

CliffsComplete Reading Group Discussion Guide.

Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780764587245
Editor:
Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Editor:
Jacobson, Karin
Editor:
Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Editor:
Jacobson, Karin
Author:
Hawthorne, Nathaniel
Author:
Jacobson, Karin
Publisher:
Cliffs Notes
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
General
Subject:
Women
Subject:
History
Subject:
Adultery
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Book Notes
Subject:
Puritans
Subject:
Boston
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Literature (Cliffs Notes)
Subject:
Reference-Study Notes
Copyright:
2001
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Cliffs Complete
Series Volume:
no. 70
Publication Date:
April 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.25 x 7.38 in
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"Synopsis" by , All-In-One Resource! from the creators of CliffsNotes™ Plus Exclusive character map • Handy review exercises • Additional resources Visit the Student Resource Center at cliffsnotes.com
  • Hundreds of downloadable titles
  • Sign-up for your free CliffsNote-A-Day™ e-mail newsletter
  • Glossary of common literary terms
  • Tips on studying and reading literature
  • Essay writing secrets
  • Fun and quirky quote quizzes
More than 300 titles available! See inside for the entire CliffsNotes family of products.
"Synopsis" by , In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.

CliffsComplete The Scarlet Letter is a novel of betrayal and trials. Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet A wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

Discover what happens to Hester — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of The Scarlet Letter with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter Bibliography and historical background on the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne A look at the historical context and structure of the novel Discussions on the novel's symbols and themes A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!
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