The American Renaissance and Nathaniel Hawthorne

Overview

This course explores Hawthorne's aptitude in the genre of romance. It also discusses how he turned into an author from a civil servant. Additionally, you will explore a few important plot points of "The Scarlet Letter" and his art of second-thinking to the unfolding of the romance of "The Scarlet Letter".

Syllabus

Nathaniel Hawthorne: Introduction

This module explores Hawthorne's aptitude in the genre of romance. It also discusses how he turned into an author from a civil servant. Additionally, the module explores a few important plot points of The Scarlet Letter.

Scaffolding of The Scarlet Letter and Hawthorne's Art of Second Thinking

This module analyzes some key plot points and discusses the importance of Hawthorne’s art of second-thinking to the unfolding of the romance of The Scarlet Letter.