Letter” is important and proves that the scaffold in the center of their community is a place for criminals and sinners to be recognized as such. As we know‚ Hester Prynne was committed for adultery which is why she was led to the scaffold. In their community the scaffold is the symbolism of clarity of whoever stands atop it. In this case‚ Hester is considered to be transparent‚ so that everyone in the town can see that she has sinned. Her punishment not alone to wear the scarlet letter but to also
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Summary of the plot Reflection 1 It’s true a work of art. Citizen Kane was released in 1941 is one the most admired and highly recognized films in the history of modern cinema. It combined innovative cinematic techniques and excellent actors performance to produce this masterpiece which is not only directed and produced by Orson Welles‚ but also he is the star in this film. Citizen Kane can take the audience to a new level of understanding films with all it’s depth‚ themes‚ and new proficiency
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caused Hester to be ostracized‚ and without the strict Puritan background‚ Hawthorne’s entire plot would be altered. For these two reasons‚ the setting played an integral role in the story’s plot. Also‚ the close-knit community/small town‚ the contrast of the marketplace with the forest‚ the scaffold‚ and the strong Puritan influence all ultimately contributed to the events in the Scarlet Letter. When the "Church of England" became the official religious entity in England‚ some of the citizens disagreed
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‘Citizen Kane’ scene analysis Title: * Idea of him being an ordinary citizen * Using the last name tells us that hes powerful‚ well know‚ arrogant‚ hint to the complexities of the man (not easily defined) Newsreel: * Tone of voice: sensationalistic‚ dominant (telling us what the truth is) * Catalogue Kane’s possessions * Footage: grainy – its not showing the real Kane * Language: the ‘loot of the world’‚ ‘100‚000 trees’ – hyperbolic language (very wealthy) * Impression
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Major Themes Individual vs. Society The Scarlet Letter is a novel that describes the psychological anguish of two principle characters‚ Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimondale. They are both suffering under‚ while attempting to come to terms with‚ their mutual sin of adultery in a strict Puritan society. As critics immediately recognized upon publication of the novel in 1850‚ one of its principal themes involved conflict between the individual and society. Hawthorne represents the stern and threatening
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the character Pearl‚ Hawthorne proves that moral law is the dominant form of law in The Scarlet Letter. In the forest natural laws should be supreme. Here‚ the black man or devil makes his home‚ Mistress Hibbons goes to perform her witchcraft‚ and Hester and Dimmesdale commit their adultery (Hawthorne 144-145). Moral law forbids each of these three things. Only in the forest‚ a place where moral law does not apply‚ can any of these things happen. From a very early age people are taught by the moral
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coupled his abundant energy with an enthusiasm for life. He tried everything and was not afraid to take risks and to suffer the consequences of failures as well as the acclaims of success. 	While‚ some critics say that Welles could never top "Citizen Kane"‚ such movies as "The Trial"‚ "Touch of Evil"‚ and "The Lady from Shanghai" are considered classics and monumental feats in cinema production. However‚ movies like "The Stranger"‚ "Chimes at Midnights"
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this woman illustrates the hate they all have for Hester Prynne‚ by declaring that Hester is unmoved by her sin. 2. “‘Ah‚ but‚” interposed‚ more softly‚ a young wife‚ holding a child by the hand‚ "let her cover the mark as she will‚ the pang of it will be always in her heart.’” (49) CM: This woman‚ who is holding a child‚ does not speak of Hester harshly‚ but by bringing her child‚ she portrays that she wants her child to envision Hester as second class‚ too. 3. “‘What do we talk
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great deal of literary devices and techniques in order to effectively lead the reader towards his viewpoint and‚ finally‚ towards his purpose. The sin of adultery‚ which acts as the base and impetus for much of the plot in The Scarlet Letter‚ affects Hester Prynne‚ Arthur Dimmesdale‚ and Roger Chillingworth the most; however‚ each of the preceding is affected differently by the sin and each of their fates is decided accordingly. Every one of the aforementioned also gains a sort of wisdom‚ be it good
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The procession is a huge ordeal for the citizens of the Puritan town‚ passing through the busy marketplace “on its way towards the meeting house; where [...] the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale was to deliver an Election Sermon” (194). The procession includes musicians that “played with no great skill” (194) but were still able to harmonize together‚ along with a body of soldiery that “still sustains a corporate existence‚ and marches down from past ages with an ancient and honorable fame” (194). Enormous
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