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Worksheet on Hester Prynne - The Scarlet Letter

English
Grade 6
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter for Grade 6 students, including comprehension and analysis questions.

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#English
#Literature Analysis
#The Scarlet Letter
#Hester Prynne

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Worksheet on Hester Prynne - The Scarlet Letter

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Introduction to Hester Prynne

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne introduces Hester Prynne, a woman who is publicly shamed for her affair and bearing an illegitimate child. In a strict Puritan society, Hester is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' on her chest as a symbol of her sin. Despite her punishment, she exhibits resilience and dignity, becoming a seamstress and helping the community. Her character is complex—she is both a sinner and a symbol of strength. Hawthorne uses vivid descriptions to depict her inner conflict and societal judgment. Key phrases like 'the scarlet letter' and 'public shaming' highlight her social ostracism while her quiet strength is conveyed through her actions and speech. The scene emphasizes her isolation but also her moral integrity, making her a compelling figure of both tragedy and resilience.

1.
What is the main reason Hester Prynne is punished in the story?
[2 marks]
2.
Describe the significance of the scarlet letter 'A' that Hester wears.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify two qualities of Hester Prynne that Hawthorne highlights in the summary.
[2 marks]
4.
Explain how Hawthorne uses descriptive phrases to portray Hester's character.
5.
What feelings do the phrases 'public shaming' and 'social ostracism' evoke about Hester's experience?
[2 marks]
6.
Identify a literary technique used by Hawthorne in the summary and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
7.
Based on the summary, how does Hester's character challenge societal expectations?
[3 marks]
8.
What is the overall tone of the summary about Hester Prynne’s character?
Aa) Tragic and hopeless
Bb) Resilient and dignified
Cc) Fearful and submissive
Dd) Indifferent and careless
9.
Imagine you are Hester Prynne. Write a short paragraph about how you feel wearing the scarlet letter every day.

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12/31/2025
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