This course explores Hawthorne's aptitude in the genre of romance. It also discusses how he turned into an author from a civil servant. Additionally, you will explore a few important plot points of "The Scarlet Letter" and his art of second-thinking to the unfolding of the romance of "The Scarlet Letter".
Overview
Syllabus
- Nathaniel Hawthorne: Introduction
- This module explores Hawthorne's aptitude in the genre of romance. It also discusses how he turned into an author from a civil servant. Additionally, the module explores a few important plot points of The Scarlet Letter.
- Scaffolding of The Scarlet Letter and Hawthorne's Art of Second Thinking
- This module analyzes some key plot points and discusses the importance of Hawthorne’s art of second-thinking to the unfolding of the romance of The Scarlet Letter.
Taught by
James Dobson and Donald Pease
