"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. VERDICT Thanks to this faithful and accessible adaptation, this classic's tale of love, sin, and the strength of a single mother will reach a whole new audience.-Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada Even in this more modernized narrative, the spirit of Hawthorne's eloquent language remains. Hester's principles, acknowledgment of her sin, and ability to endure the judgment and hypocrisy of others is worthy of admiration. The Scarlet Letter by Stacy King 3.88 1,962 Ratings 462 Reviews published 2015 5 editions A powerful tale of forbidden love, shame, and reve Want to Read Rate it: Sense and Sensibility by Stacy King 3. Close-ups of this crest best exemplify the finely detailed line art found throughout. Manga rarely has color, yet here, among these theatrical screentones, the letter A glares back in accusatory crimson. Hawthorne's text translates to this format perfectly, and readers will be able to infer the characters' internal struggles from this emotive art. Visually, this manga adaptation of the classic is stunning. It is her husband who eventually discerns the truth, and by causing Reverend Dimmesdale's guilt to fester, he poisons his own heart. Even when society denounces her and her daughter, she holds her head high and refuses to reveal the name of her child's father. For the crime of adultery, Hester must bear her shame upon her chest in the form of a scarlet A. Gr 7 Up-In 17th-century Puritan Boston, acts deemed a sin were severely punished.
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