What Do Hester Prynne and Monica Lewinsky Have in Common

Name:

Struzziero

American Literature

Scarlet Letter Unit: Scandal Project

What do Hester Prynne and Monica Lewinsky have in common? They've both

been shunned by society. Please find a person in today's society who has been shunned. Come up with a letter that represents the person’s actions. Create a picture of the letter that the person would have to wear if they had been a character in The Scarlet Letter. Finally, please write a multi-paragraph reflection that answers the following questions:

1. Describe your subject.

2. Why was he or she shunned?

3. How has the punishment affected him or her,

4. How does this situation compare to Hester’s punishment?

5. What has this connection taught you about good and evil or gender roles in America?

Your reflection must be properly formatted according to MLA guidelines, and you must cite your sources.

Please consult the rubric below:

A.  The reflection is excellent because it has clear topic sentences, logical organization and effective support. The grammar and mechanics are nearly flawless, and it makes the paper easy to read. The MLA format and citation are accurate, and they make it easy for readers to locate your sources. Well done!

B.  The reflection is very good because it has clear topic sentences. The organization and support are appropriate with minor errors that begin to confuse the reader in places. The grammar and mechanics are appropriate, but more careful attention to revision and editing would make the reflection more readable. The MLA format and citation are accurate with minor errors. Good job!

C.  The reflection is sufficient. While it is well organized, the clarity of the topic sentences is inconsistent, and their support is, overall, barely adequate. More careful attention must be paid to revision and editing because errors in grammar and mechanics begin to interfere with the reading of the reflection. The MLA format has errors with the headings. The MLA citation errors make it difficult for readers to locate sources. Thank you!

D.  The reflection is barely adequate. The topic sentences are unclear, the organization is confusing, and the support is inappropriate. Numerous errors in grammar and mechanics make the piece difficult to read. MLA citation and format are also barely adequate. Extra help is recommended.

E.  The reflection is significantly late, missing, or plagiarized.