COHFA | Contemporary Perspectives on Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
History
Minor
English Literature
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Gina Claywell, PhD
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This paper outlines and discusses Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter through the lens of feminist and social critiques. It attempts to draw attention to the fates of both male and females characters in the story according to their personality and status. Therefore, by examining the complex treatment and relationships between the four principle characters of The Scarlet Letter and their author, Hawthorne’s use of a feminist critique can be understood as a wider criticism of Puritan and, by extension, mid-nineteenth century social and moral restrictions and expectations.
Location
Classroom 211, Waterfield Library
Start Date
14-11-2016 1:30 PM
End Date
14-11-2016 3:00 PM
Affiliations
Contemporary Perspectives on Hawthorne
Included in
American Literature Commons, Literature in English, North America Commons, Other Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Commons
A Critique of Puritan Values and Social Restrictions
Classroom 211, Waterfield Library
This paper outlines and discusses Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter through the lens of feminist and social critiques. It attempts to draw attention to the fates of both male and females characters in the story according to their personality and status. Therefore, by examining the complex treatment and relationships between the four principle characters of The Scarlet Letter and their author, Hawthorne’s use of a feminist critique can be understood as a wider criticism of Puritan and, by extension, mid-nineteenth century social and moral restrictions and expectations.