- Sin and guilt have been significant motifs in the texts we’ve read this semester. Pick two characters from two separate texts and discuss how they deal with sin and guilt, and what message their respective text conveys about it.
- What is the theme of The Crucible as regards hysteria, and how does Arthur Miller effectively convey his message? Use specific examples from the text.
- What is the significance of the three scaffold scenes in The Scarlet Letter? Examine what happens during each scene, and come to a conclusion about what idea Hawthorne uses these scenes to convey.