The Scarlett Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlett Letter

Nathaniel Hawthorne

136 pages • first pub 1850 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary dark reflective slow-paced

Description

Nathaniel Hawthorne's THE SCARLET LETTER reaches to our nation's historical and moral roots for the material of great tragedy. Set in an early New England colony, the novel shows the terrible impact a single, passionate act has on the lives of thr...

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Moods

dark 59%
reflective 56%
challenging 40%
emotional 36%
sad 33%
mysterious 25%
tense 23%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 73%
medium 22%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.15

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