All of the stories illustrated the character's desire for power over others and the consequences brought as a result of power. ... When Hawthorne wrote these stories he showed that the pride and coldness of these characters would leave readers outraged by their thoughtless actions and effects it imposed on their situations. Sin frequently changes a character and affects his/her thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. In "The Scarlet Letter," the sin of adultery has had an enormous effect on two main characters in the book, Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmsdale. ... The writing of Hawthorne...

• Word Count: 1373
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

All of the stories illustrated the character's desire for power over others and the consequences brought as a result of power. ... When Hawthorne wrote these stories he showed that the pride and coldness of these characters would leave readers outraged by their thoughtless actions and effects it imposed on their situations. Sin frequently changes a character and affects his/her thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. In "The Scarlet Letter," the sin of adultery has had an enormous effect on two main characters in the book, Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmsdale. ... The writing of Hawthorne...

• Word Count: 1442
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School