So Far in The Scarlet Letter...

The Scarlet Letter is proving to be a much more difficult read than I was lead to believe - it's a good thing I got the Dover Thrift Study Edition!!! It's really helpful! I'm still loving how the book was written, how the words flow smoothly together and sound almost like poetry. The storyline is coming together quite well, though I wouldn't have perceived the acute details of the plot had I not looked in the chapter summary. Truthfully, I'm partially worried about how long it's going to take me to read this book. The actual report on it should be fairly easy to create, though.

My Thoughts on The Scarlet Letter

I must admit, I was the tiniest bit worried that The Scarlet Letter would have been written in a difficult-to-read voice, but I was mostly mistaken. The voice is, I admit, a bit difficult to understand, but flows smoothly and elegantly. It sounds both personal and intimate at the same time as sounding formal and with poise. It is so far very well written and, except for the ridiculously long introductory "chapter," I am quite enjoying the story. Of course, that is greatly due to the fact that it is a Dover Thrift Study Edition, which greatly increases understanding.

I chose "The Scarlet Letter" for the Book Report

I chose to read The Scarlet Letter for the book report. I saw it among the list that was emailed to all of the PATH Comp and Lit 2 students, and I'd heard the name before, so I looked it up further. Upon reading the summary, I remembered being told that, despite its controversial theme, it was an amazing read. Next, I looked over the questions that are part of the book report, and realized that I'd have a LOT to work with. I then got permission to read the book for the assignment from Mrs. Marietta. Once done, my mom and I picked out the book on Amazon.com. A NEW book, including a TON of helpers (it's a "Dover Thrift Study Edition"), was only $2.16!!! It won't be at my house until probably Monday or Tuesday, but everything else about it is perfect!!!