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Scarlet Letter Appearance Versus Reality Short Reponse


boston1002 2 / 19 3  
Dec 31, 2013   #1
Writing About the Novel (Please correct all grammar issues, my teacher is very strict when it comes to grammar) Thank You

Defend this statement made by the narrator: "To the untrue man, the whole universe is false." Use examples form your own experience and observation to write a paragraph of 250 words that illustrate the truth of this statement.

When one loses his place and purpose in the world around him, he loses his integrity. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's, The Scarlet Letter, the narrator states, "To the untrue man, the whole universe is false." The narrator expresses that one's self-recognition defines who he is and one who alters his identity loses perception of reality. In my own experience, my cousin, Rohit, proves the narrator's statement is accurate. He yearned for an acceptance to a prestigious fraternity located within his campus. Rohit however was always looked upon as unpopular and socially awkward. Rohit changed himself in order to fit in with his fraternity brothers and strived to gain acceptance within the fraternity. In order to do this, he developed dangerous habits, lied about his past, and changed his entire personality. After continuous lies upon lies he soon lost sight of who he was and lost his old relationships he had with his actual friends. The new Rohit and old Rohit were soon lost in an abyss. Rohit had to decide whether to choose the path of truthfulness and return to his old friends or live his life in a mirage. Almost losing his grasp on reality Rohit found his integrity and reestablished his morals and values. Rohit was slowly on the path to recovery and almost lost most of the people significant to him. Similarly, the only way Dimmesdale could free himself from his suffering would be by admitting his sin. When engulfed by pure darkness the penetration of light will be a route to one's tranquility allowing them to recuperate into a changed individual.
rianhawaiian 4 / 17  
Dec 31, 2013   #2
As I'm not familiar with the story, I can only help with grammar, punctuation, and the like.

If you use the pronoun one, you have to keep it consistent.
"One eats candy because one likes it." right
"One eats candy because he likes it." wrong

You should always talk about books in the present tense.
So when you talk about Dim-whatever, use present.
BilboLinda 3 / 6 2  
Dec 31, 2013   #3
Grammar is not my forte BUT rather than "truthfulness" why not say "truth". Rather than saying "almost losing his grasp on reality" why not say "on the brink of losing his hold on reality..."?.

Other than that I really like your answer to this. You related it to something you have witnessed and tied it back to the Scarlet Letter.

Just to be safe because, as I said, grammar is not my thing, get someone who "knows" grammar to look at it if your teacher is super strict on that.

Best of luck!
OP boston1002 2 / 19 3  
Dec 31, 2013   #4
Thank you very much :)


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