In the beginning of this course, I felt as if my assignments were going to overwhelm me; I also felt apathetic about completing them. This led me to create my own personal agenda as to how I would complete my assignments. My plan was to overcome my weaknesses and enhance my strengths within the construction my essays, depth of paragraphs and overall assignments. One weakness I noticed in my writing was that it was difficult for me to start my introduction paragraphs. Each time I was given a
Another example of Hawthorne's use of nature to set the mood for a scene is shown when he describes the weather and conditions when Hester and Pearl secretly meet with Arthur Dimesdale deep within the forest. The day was chill and somber. Overhead was a gray expanse of cloud, slightly stirred, however, by a breeze; so that a gleam of flickering sunshine
helping me to deal with my challenges as an English learner college student. In which I am learning academically and about myself. English 101 have been a bridge for me to realized how good I am writing. I did three essays that I was impressed with myself and realized how much I have improve as a college writer student in this class. Reading is an important part of English composition class in which I learned that I am not good at reading. I have to read a book named The Pearl that Broke its Shell.
The Greatness of Steinbeck Why is faith and friendship a vital part of life? In his writing, John Steinbeck beautifully captured life in the United States during the 20th century. In 1929, the stock market crashed, sparking the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a worldwide economic depression that occurred in the 20th century. It had devastating effects on everyone, from the rich to the poor. After the Great Depression, Steinbeck published Of Mice and Men, a book about two men, George and
their literate, which is expressed throughout Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Pearl is outcasted from society because of her non-conformity to rigid Puritan morals, similar to how Hawthorne alienates his own daughter Una for having a more masculine personality. These aspects all mirror Hawthorne 's emotions and hardships of his early life through the literary element of characterization. The analysis of Pearl emphasizes how The Scarlet Letter is a reflection of Hawthorne 's life, and how the
Hester’s husband, Pearl Hester and Dismmesdale’s daughter and Arthur Dimmesdale the towns Clergyman. The main theme that Hawthorne talks about in “The Scarlet Letter” is sin and how the characters deal with the sin of adultery and their own individual sins and the effect they have on them and other people of their town in Boston. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses the symbol “A” which Hester is forced to wear by the townspeople to represent the theme of her sin in the book. It all starts when we see Hester
constantly evolving, bringing in new authors and genres as generations come and go. Writing as a discipline is made of many different and equally important parts, such as a riveting plot, relatable characters, and astonishing world building. Good literature makes one feel involved with the work, as opposed to being a stranger in a strange land. Good literature is what every author strives for when they set out to writing; they all want to be the next J.K. Rowling, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, or Brontë
Scarlet Letter. Pearl being an outcast from the rigid Puritan morals, and Hester's being independent and strong-willed challenges traditional society. These aspects all mirror the author's emotions and hardships of his early life through the literary element of characterization. Through the analysis of the main characters Hester and Pearl, we see how The Scarlet Letter is a reflection of Hawthorne's
Writers this semester. Tan addresses the issues of the inequality given women in other cultures, different cultures' expectations of women, abortion, friendship, generation gaps between mothers and daughters, mother-daughter relationships, and the strength of women in the face of adversity. Tan even sets the feminist mood with the title of the book, which refers to a woman in Chinese Mythology who cared for a selfish man who became a
adultery when her husband was lost at sea. By wearing the scarlet letter, Hester shows that she accepts the sin that she has committed. Even after Chillingworth allows Hester to remove the scarlet letter, Hester still wears the scarlet letter. By continuing to wear the scarlet letter, Hester accepts the scarlet letter as her reminder of her sin. Through her reflection of her sin with the scarlet letter, Hester changes and becomes more strong, honest, and kind. Hester exhibits strength when she persists