The Scarlet Letter and Related Readings

Firefly & Fern Summary

This educational anthology pairs Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic novel *The Scarlet Letter* with complementary readings from historical documents, poetry, and other literature that illuminate themes of sin, redemption, and social judgment in Puritan America. Students will explore how different authors across centuries have grappled with morality, shame, and the human condition, gaining deeper insight into both the novel and the broader literary and historical contexts that shaped it.