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... Nathaniel Hawthorne and historians seem to be in agreement over the realities of Puritan life. Hawthorne paints an intricate and interesting perspective of Puritan life in his novel, The Scarlet Letter. The aspects of his novel which most agree with the view of historians are crime and punishment, roles of men and women, and daily life and amenities.
In The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne tells the story of an adulterous woman who is shunned from society and must carry a symbol of her sin. ... The historians support this by saying, “Although cases of adultery occurred every year, the death penalty was not known to have been applied more than three times.” (Playing It Straight) The historians also explain more common punishments, such as whipping, fines, branding, or being put on display for an hour in a public place. ... The historical perspective of crime and Hawthorne’s views on the matter of crime and punishment are in total agreement, and the way crime is portrayed in his novel is very historically accurate.
Approximate Word count = 796
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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