The scarlet Letter 2.2

The scarlet Letter 2.2

Do now: finish up thesis statements in groups/pairs from yesterday

Objective:

• use close reading skills to identify specific diction in chapter two
• understand the concepts of formalist, Freudian, and feminist literary criticism

Agenda:

1. do now: thesis statements
2. Introduction: literary criticism
3. Close reading: Based upon his descriptions of Hester and the other women of Puritan Boston, how do you feel that Hawthorne represents or views women as the novel begins?  Identify language that proves this.
4. If time, start reading Assignment #1
5. Summarizer

HW: Reading Assignment #1