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Worksheet on The Scarlet Letter: Hester Prynne and Technology

English

Grade 6

10 questions

~20 mins

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A comprehension practice worksheet focusing on Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter, incorporating themes of technology and modern context. Designed to develop analytical skills related to literary techniques and thematic understanding.

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Introduction to Hester Prynne and Modern Context

Scene Summary: In Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter', Hester Prynne is a woman condemned by her community for her moral choices. Set in a 17th-century Puritan society, her story resonates with themes of sin, guilt, and social judgment. Today, we can think of her situation as analogous to a person publicly sharing their personal 'digital footprint' on social media, where their reputation can be permanently affected. When Hester wears her scarlet letter 'A', it functions like a digital badge, signaling her perceived 'fault' to everyone around her. This passage explores her resilience and societal rejection, which can be compared to how modern technology sometimes isolates individuals or exposes personal vulnerabilities.

Summarize the scene described in the content in 2-3 sentences.

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What modern technology analogy is used to describe Hester's scarlet letter in the summary?

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Identify one theme from the scene that relates to modern technology.

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How does the summary suggest Hester's resilience is similar to a modern individual's experience with social media?

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Identify a literary technique used in the original story that could be compared to a modern technology feature, based on the summary.

[3 marks]

Explain in your own words why Hester's situation can be compared to someone sharing their personal 'digital footprint'.

Analyzing Literary Techniques

In the novel, Hawthorne employs symbols like the scarlet letter to represent societal judgment. He also uses imagery and contrast to highlight Hester's strength despite her shame. For example, her embroidered letter 'A' is a visual symbol that becomes a part of her identity. Think about how these techniques function similarly to modern ways of branding or tagging individuals online, which can define or alter perceptions.

Identify one literary device used in the original story as described in the content.

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How does Hawthorne's use of imagery relate to modern branding or digital tags?

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Describe how contrast in the story could be paralleled with societal reactions to social media posts.

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Creative Writing Prompt

Create a narrative or social media post where Hester reflects on her experience, considering aspects like online shame, resilience, and identity. Incorporate themes such as digital badges, branding, or online support networks.

Write your story or post in at least 15 lines, addressing how Hester might cope with her reputation today.

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Introduction to Hester Prynne and Modern Context

Question 1: Summarize the scene described in the content in 2-3 sentences.

Answer: Hester Prynne is publicly shamed for her sin, wearing the scarlet letter, which functions like a digital badge. The scene highlights her resilience amidst societal rejection, similar to how social media can impact personal reputation today.

Question 2: What modern technology analogy is used to describe Hester's scarlet letter in the summary?

Answer: A digital badge signaling perceived fault or reputation.

Question 3: Identify one theme from the scene that relates to modern technology.

Answer: Reputation and social judgment, similar to online social media exposure.

Question 4: How does the summary suggest Hester's resilience is similar to a modern individual's experience with social media?

Answer: Both involve facing societal judgment and stigma, but resilience involves overcoming or enduring the negative effects.

Question 5: Identify a literary technique used in the original story that could be compared to a modern technology feature, based on the summary.

Answer: The scarlet letter as a symbol is similar to digital tags or badges that identify or label individuals online.

Question 6: Explain in your own words why Hester's situation can be compared to someone sharing their personal 'digital footprint'.

Answer: Hester's public shaming and the permanent mark of her scarlet letter resemble how personal information and mistakes shared online can be visible forever, affecting one's reputation and relationships. Just as Hester endures social rejection, individuals may experience judgment and isolation from their digital footprint.

Analyzing Literary Techniques

Question 1: Identify one literary device used in the original story as described in the content.

Answer: Symbolism (the scarlet letter).

Question 2: How does Hawthorne's use of imagery relate to modern branding or digital tags?

Answer: Imagery creates visual symbols that identify or label characters, similar to how digital tags or brands influence perception online.

Question 3: Describe how contrast in the story could be paralleled with societal reactions to social media posts.

Answer: Contrast highlights how perceptions can change from shame to strength, similar to how social media reactions can shift from criticism to support.

Creative Writing Prompt

Question 1: Write your story or post in at least 15 lines, addressing how Hester might cope with her reputation today.

Answer: See full answer key

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