The Scarlet Letter Book Review How does a man who lived his life in near-seclusion so sympathetically portray the life of a young woman shunned from society? What elements of his early life gave Nathaniel Hawthorne such insight into the complex mind of an ostracized woman in the 1600’s? Born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, a town infamous for its ill treatment of women, Hawthorne was a descendent of a judge in the Salem witch trials. …showed first 75 words of 1194 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1194 total…despite their age, education, personalities, and backgro! unds. The Scarlet Letter is a classic and memorable novel with powerful themes and extraordinary characters that has made a tremendous impact on the writings of today’s novelists and students. Despite the difficult style of writing, the story is well worth the time and effort to read. Nathaniel Hawthorne will always remain one of the most recognized and outstanding writers in American literature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** none necessary