The Scarlet Letter Webquest

The Scarlet Letter

WebQuest

The Scarlet Letter is a work of historical fiction written by American author Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1850 It is considered his "masterwork". Set in 17th-century Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, during the years 1642 to 1649, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity.

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Let´s learn about the historical context and the author BEFORE you read the novel

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Download the WebQuest Worksheet to fill in as you go on your webquest.

2. Follow the links in the resources to find the information.

3. Print completed webquest worksheet and hand in.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Puritans

Shame Punishments 1

Shame Punishments 2

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