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In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.

CliffsComplete The Scarlet Letter is a novel of betrayal and trials. Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.

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• A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter
• Bibliography and historical background on the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne
• A look at the historical context and structure of the novel
• Discussions on the novel's symbols and themes
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas
• A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

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About the Author Karin Jacobson earned her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and teaches at the University of Minnesota--Duluth. Her primary academic interests are Shakespeare, Victorian literature, and literary theory.