"The Power of Passion discusses Hawthorne's profound ambivalence toward women and passion in his finest stories. This essay is part of a larger study, 'Hawthorne and Merry Old England,' that notes how Hawthorne tends to equate art, joy, and sensuality with Shakespearean England—a theme that achieves its richest expression in The Scarlet Letter, when Hester and Pearl embody the world the Puritans thought they were leaving behind."
This quote, from William Heath's essay, is from one of the critical analyses you may have chosen. After reading your chosen article, post your review of the article. In your post, identify the theme of the article, write a short synopsis, and agree or disagree with the author, supporting your argument. After that, read through the other posts, choose one more that interests you, read that critical analysis, and post a response.
Due date for first posting is by December 19th. The second posting is due by January 2nd.
