The scarlet letter

By Nina Baym

Subjects: Puritans in literature, Women in literature, Fiction, The scarlet letter (Hawthorne), American, In literature, Scarlet letter (Hawthorne, Nathaniel), Literature, Mothers and daughters in literature, Women immigrants in literature, Adultery in literature

Description: Analyzes the plot, setting, characters, themes, and symbolism in Hawthorne's novel, and discusses the purpose of its "Custom-house" portion.