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What are some adjectives that describe the Salem witch trial or Scarlet Letter era?
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How does Millar describe puritan beliefs and Salem Massachusetts in 1692?
the puritens where very religious! the fact that people were talking about withces scared the town
What city had witch trials in the 1690s?
They happened in Salem.
Salem gold 100s same as Salem slim 100s?
Salem Lights are called Salem 'Gold' Salem Ultra lights are called Salem "Silver" Not sure what the slim 100's are--wish I did.
Where is old Salem located?
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States.
What kind of colony was Salem?
Salem Massachusetts
How does hawthorne's background affect the work in The Scarlet Letter?
One of his ancestors, John Hathorne, was a judge during the Salem Witch Trials so this connects him to the Salem Witch Trials and affects "The Scarlet Letter"
Why is old Salem important to Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter?
to show the completion of secretism
When was Scarlet Salem born?
Scarlet Salem was born on 1982-04-22.
Who is Jonathan Pue in The Scarlet Letter?
In "The Scarlet Letter," Jonathan Pue is an elderly man who was the former custom-house surveyor in Salem and the narrator of the story. He discovers the scarlet letter and manuscript that tell Hester Prynne's story in the old surveyor's office. Pue's discovery serves as the Framing Device for the narrative.
What were the major cities in the Scarlett letter?
The major cities in "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne are Boston and Salem in Massachusetts. Boston is where much of the story takes place, while Salem is mentioned as the hometown of some characters. Both cities play significant roles in the Puritan setting of the novel.
Rumor about The Scarlet Letter worn by Hester?
In the prologue to the story Hawthorne says that he found the Scarlett Letter preserved in the archives of the Salem Historical Society. Whether this is true or only more fiction is for the reader to decide.
In the book The Scarlet Letter What does Chillingsworth present himself as to the people of Salem?
Chillingworth is the doctor in The Scarlet Letter, he is also Hester's long lost husband. Towards the beginning of the novel and his relationship with Dimmesdale, he is seen as an angel by the people in town, to help Dimmesdale. As the novel progresses, he is seen as a demon to all, including himself.
Who is Governor Winthrop in the book The Scarlet Letter?
Governor Winthrop in "The Scarlet Letter" is a strict and powerful figure in the Puritan society of Salem. He represents authority and adherence to religious and moral principles. He plays a minor role in the novel as a symbol of the rigid social structure and the prevalence of judgment and hypocrisy in the community.
Who is the most famous decendant of Magistrate John Hawthorne?
John Hathorne was one of the interrogators during the Salem Witch Trials. His famous descendant was the American writer, Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter.
Is it true that Herman Melville was a customs house inspector or was it actually Nathaniel Hawthorne?
Herman Melville worked briefly as a customs inspector, but it was Nathaniel Hawthorne who held the position for many years at the Salem Custom House. Hawthorne's experiences at the Custom House influenced his writing, particularly in his novel "The Scarlet Letter."
Describe the town of 'The Crucible'?
a small colonial town around 17th century in Salem Mass.
Why is Salem name Salem?
Salem was named after Michal Salem
