Response To 'Footsteps Of Ann Hutchinson: The Context Of The Scarlet Letter'
Essay 1
Title:
Essay 1: A Critical Response to “Footsteps of Ann Hutchinson: The context of the Scarlet Letter”.
Name:
Heather Kempe
Address:
562 Keefer Court
Cambridge, ON
N3H 4X6
Course:
English 344: American Literature I
Instructor:
Prof. Jolene Armstrong
Assignment:
Summary
Date:
January 25, 2013
Topic:
Suggestions for Writing, Lesson 3
Contents:
Body of paper page 1
Works cited page 2
In the essay “Footsteps of Ann Hutchinson: The Context of the Scarlet Letter” Michael J. Colacurcio discusses a likeness between Anne Hutchinson and Hester Prynne; however, due to imprecise language choices, the impact of Colacurcio’s message is weakened.
Colacurcio argues that the …show more content…
The storyline of The Scarlet Letter revolves around the concept that, although society makes every attempt to devastate Hester Prynne, she does not allow herself to be compromised by the thoughts or actions of men or society. The most obvious display of her not being compromised by the actions of the men in this society is during her first appearance after being charged and released from prison. Upon her exit, Hawthorne describes Hester as ‘a figure of perfect elegance on a large scale’ (Hawthorne, 40) who was ‘ladylike, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days; characterised by a certain state and dignity’ (Hawthorne, 40). These are not the character traits of someone who has been compromised or dominated by anyone, rather this is a description of someone who has much pride in themselves and is not willing to be subdued by the thoughts and actions of others. Although it may be the intent of the males in the court system to dominate and humiliate her, Hester’s appearance and deportment did not reflect any adverse consequence from her trials and it is noted that ‘never had Hester Prynne appeared more ladylike’ (Hawthorne, 40). It is unknown if this is Hester’s typical demeanor or if her stature has been further developed by the trials and tribulations of her recent events; however, the portrait of the women that Hawthorne depicts walking out of the prison is not one who is easily dominated by
Title:
Essay 1: A Critical Response to “Footsteps of Ann Hutchinson: The context of the Scarlet Letter”.
Name:
Heather Kempe
Address:
562 Keefer Court
Cambridge, ON
N3H 4X6
Course:
English 344: American Literature I
Instructor:
Prof. Jolene Armstrong
Assignment:
Summary
Date:
January 25, 2013
Topic:
Suggestions for Writing, Lesson 3
Contents:
Body of paper page 1
Works cited page 2
In the essay “Footsteps of Ann Hutchinson: The Context of the Scarlet Letter” Michael J. Colacurcio discusses a likeness between Anne Hutchinson and Hester Prynne; however, due to imprecise language choices, the impact of Colacurcio’s message is weakened.
Colacurcio argues that the …show more content…
The storyline of The Scarlet Letter revolves around the concept that, although society makes every attempt to devastate Hester Prynne, she does not allow herself to be compromised by the thoughts or actions of men or society. The most obvious display of her not being compromised by the actions of the men in this society is during her first appearance after being charged and released from prison. Upon her exit, Hawthorne describes Hester as ‘a figure of perfect elegance on a large scale’ (Hawthorne, 40) who was ‘ladylike, too, after the manner of the feminine gentility of those days; characterised by a certain state and dignity’ (Hawthorne, 40). These are not the character traits of someone who has been compromised or dominated by anyone, rather this is a description of someone who has much pride in themselves and is not willing to be subdued by the thoughts and actions of others. Although it may be the intent of the males in the court system to dominate and humiliate her, Hester’s appearance and deportment did not reflect any adverse consequence from her trials and it is noted that ‘never had Hester Prynne appeared more ladylike’ (Hawthorne, 40). It is unknown if this is Hester’s typical demeanor or if her stature has been further developed by the trials and tribulations of her recent events; however, the portrait of the women that Hawthorne depicts walking out of the prison is not one who is easily dominated by