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=Research Blog #8= I have been doing a research paper over Nathaniel Hawthorne. I don't feel like I did my absolute best on my paper. I don't know if it was too focused on one main thing and not paying attention to little things. One of my strengths was my introduction paragraph and another was for the content of the body paragraphs. My weaknesses are with organizing my paper into something great. I usually am a big organizer- but I felt drowned out by all my research and everything I had to have in my paper and was overwhelmed. Also, I completely forgot about my conclusion paragraph. Which is weird for me, its usually something I strive on. But, I don't think that I did as good as I could have on my paper.. I definitely have A LOT of room to grow with researching. = =

=Rrrrrrresearch Blog! :) #7= ====I have been researching Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of my independent book, //The Scarlet Lettter.// I am very nervous about turning in "THE FINAL DRAFT." I have good information, I want to present it just a good. Also, I am a little nervous about 205 points! I don't want to ruin my grade- but lets hope my paper will be good! :) haha. I really really like the research packet. It gives really nice examples and helps me to follow along. Happy Friday! :)====

=RESEARCH BLOG:= I have spent time researching Nathaniel Hawthorne. I really enjoyed reading about his life. I learned that he really had influences for his books by his own life. Like using Dimmesdale as a chaaracter of himself. Researching is a lot easier than I thought it would be. I thought it would be difficult but having the research packet really makes it easier.

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=Characters:= - There are many important characters in "The Scarlett Letter." The most important character of the story-[|Hester Prynne]- Is the protagonist of the story. She was the character who was forced to wear the letter "A." If you bloggers choose to read this story, you will see how this character changes during the story just by that letter "A". Pearl is her illegitimate daughter. She is more mature and is a very smart girl. She quickly learns the truth about her mother and Dimmesdale. Chillingworth is Hesters actual husband in diguise. He is kind of an evil character who seeks revenge against Hester and Dimmesdale. Dimmesdale is the father of Pearl and Hester's lover. He has been caught up in guilt and punishing himself because of it.

=Summary:= -I dont want to give away too much. What I'll say is this story was written wonderfully. I enjoyed reading it and was pleased on how it ended. All matters that were unsolved were now resolved. I think that there could be many social issues with this story. There are different fates at the end of the story kind of refers to the theme that was in my head throughout the whole story which was sin. This is a wonderful American Novel and I think everyone should expierence Nathaniel Hawthornes work.

=Rating: 4/5 stars:=

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-Just like every other book its very difficult to get into. I really like how much this story made me think about society's effects on people. On the other hand, I felt like some of the story wasnt necessary. Some parts dragged on but in the end I felt like they were all important.======

=Wiki Reflections:=

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-I enjoyed using wiki mainly because I could work on this at home and send it in. My only complaint is that I dont feel like people read each others blogs like they should. People work hard on them and I think that someway students need to be linked in someone else's blog.======

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 * [[image:20122ndhourenglish3b/11898702l.jpg width="156" height="168" align="left" caption="uglytusk.com"]]Hello Bloggers! I chose a new font and color hope you like it ;) I am on page 177. I would like to start off with sharing why I chose my picture this week. Its just the simple plain black dress which has an "A" plastered to the front of the chest. This to you is just a dress, this to Hester is her life. That dress speaks for her. It embraces her and powers over her to the point where she cant even speak for herself. Just a thought to keep in mind. I was really trying to see what life would be like as Hester. In my reading I'm noticing that it has taken a toll on her. In my reading she is more accepted by society but its been years since her daughter Pearl was born. That's a lot of years and days that she has been outed and broadcasted as an adulterer. Can you imagine what that would do to a person? It has turned the once loving and kind Hester into a harsh and more hateful version of herself. Which she then takes out more on her daughter Pearl. Although digger deeper I can see that the society memebers around her (in Boston) think that thier punishment, the scarlet letter, has humbled Hester and made her the more "charatible" woman she is today. But in reality it has changed Hester into a cold woman. This is what I'm enjoying from this author and novel. It's making me analyze this character so that I understand what the author is portraying. Which is how much of an influence and impact society can put on people. Hester wants to wear her letter A that's how much its tearing Hesters life apart. Societys impact.. thoughts? **

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Hey there Bloggers, after talking to Ms. Olson, I found something out about the book. In my reading, (Im on page 91) they talked about Hester's husband. This shocked me, I was thinking that the man who Hester had the affair with was another man with a family of his own. Bringing me to the question why does Hester get punished but not the man whom she had the affair with. I now have that answer bloggers! Hester was waiting on the arrival of her husband. They had traveled on different boats. Hester had no idea where her husband could possibly be. So, this is when the town knows Hester is pregnant... Thus using that sweet letter "A" on her clothing. SHE cheated on HER husband.. now that it's cleared up I will continue with my story. ;) So the third chapter Hester is set in front of the public to be humiliated. This is when she spots her husband in the crowd who they she thought wouldn't make it to Boston. The story continues with her husband in the crowd asking others of Hester's crime. He continues on asking who the father of the baby is. But all he gets for an answer is that Hester will not speak about it."Thus she will be living sermon against sin, until the ignominious letter be engraved upon her tombstone. It irks me, nevertheless, that the partner of her iniquity should not, at last, stand on the scaffold by her side. But he will be known!- he will be known!- he will be known!" (61) I really liked this quote for 3 reasons. One is the first part, "Thus she will be living sermon against sin." its powerful and made me stop and think about what he true thoughts were behind his speech. Second, I finally get to see what Hester's husband is like.. I thought he wasn't mad when the stranger was answering his questions about Hester, but now I know. Finally, It will be interesting to see what he will do once he knows the baby's father. Later we are introduced to different important clergymen.Governor Billingham, Reverend Wilson, Reverend Dimmesdale. I only tell you these names because they are who is questioning Hester to try to find the identity of the father. Although, Reverend Dimmesdale is trying to get everyone to leave her alone and stop questioning her.. Strange? I think so! Either he knows or he is the father! Aha! :) Continuing reading, Hester is with her husband for the first time face to face, I am reading that part now, so I will tell you in the next blog! Chapter 3 was very important for you all to know! Also there was a movie on "The Scarlet Letter" here is the site about it along with some very interesting photos on the story![|Scarlet Letter Movie Site!]=====

**"Easy A".... Not so easy for Hester Prynne.** Hello bloggers! The Scarlet Letter is a tough book to get into. I am on page 57. As I continued reading, the narrator talks about a prison door. I later came to realize that the prison door is where the main character first appears from. Her name is Hester Prynne. My thoughts on Hester vary. I feel bad that she has to be publicly humiliated. But also on the other hand, she shouldn't of had the affair in the first place. I also think its unfair that she is being exhiled from society.. but what about the man who cheated on his wife with Hester? I think its a perfect example where girls are judged more harshly than men with romantic endeavors. In the book they describe her as "Ladylike" and "Characterized by a certain state and dignity, rather than by the delicate, evanescent, and indescribable grace, which is now recognized as its indication." (pg 51) This makes me believe she is a strong confident woman. I think she will be able to hold her head high by those who don't like her. I don't think she will be strong when she isn't in front of the crowd. But I have a good feeling she will put up a big fight for her dignity. There is something special about how ladylike she acts in this tough situation. (Anyways, back to the story :) Later they talk about a crowd watching as she came out of the prison door. There is gossiping in the crowd about Hester. As she is in front of the crowd, they talk about the letter "A" embroidered on her clothing. The "A" stands for Adulterer. She has to wear a scarlet letter "A" on her clothing because of the affair she had with a married man.... And the baby in her arms makes is more dramatic! This is where I left off. I am confused on how the rest of the story will play out. I am thinking that maybe a theme could be sins. Since we already know about the character and her earlier problems, what else could be left to tell? I am hoping she finds peace with society. I am trying to compare the reading the movie [|Easy A] so it may be easier for you bloggers to follow along with me! I will tackle the next few chapters and hopefully have a better report for all of you soon!
 * January 20-2012 Blog #2!**

=**"The Scarlett Letter" "A"**= I think that in the book, The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, I predict it was written to reflect on society. If any of you have seen the movie Easy A, this is where her ideas came from. While I'm reading I think it will be a good comparison to keep in mind. In the movie she labels her clothing with an A, which in this book will be interesting to know why. I am excited to read this book