The Scarlet Letter is a book revealing lives of sin, social identity, and humanity. ... A writhing horror twisted itself across his features, like a snake gliding swiftly over them, and making one little pause, with all its wreathed interpolations in open sight. ... Pearl delights in the scarlet letter and enjoys emphasizing the symbol on her mother's breast. ... Hester agrees: "She silently ascended the steps, and stood on the platform, holding little Pearl by the hand. ... "And there stood the minister, with his hand over his heart; and Hester Prynne, with the embroidered letter glimmer...

• Word Count: 3653
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

She has sown a large scarlet "A" over her breast, using her finest skill to make the badge of shame appear to be a decoration. ... She looks at her daughter and then fingers the scarlet letter which will remain a part of her from now on. ... Hawthorne points out that the first thing Pearl saw in her infancy was the scarlet letter. ... to which Pearl replies that she is Hester's little Pearl. ... Hawthorne comments that, "the child's whole appearance...was the scarlet letter in another form; the scarlet letter endowed with life!" ...

• Word Count: 5572
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School