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Pre-AP Prompt Nathaniel Hawthorne can be characterized as a unique American writer, not simply because of the stories he has written and his interest in Puritan history, but how he portrays women. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Hawthorne’s women tend to be strong, particularly Hester Prynne from //The Scarlet Letter// and Phoebe Pyncheon from //The House of Seven Gables.// In a clear, well-constructed and brief essay (2-3 pages), analyze both of the aforementioned characters’ moral and inner strength, especially in contrast to the corruption, evil, and decay surrounding them. Be certain each character is given equal weight in your discussion. As always, meet the standards of composition as well as use textual evidence to support your response. You are welcome to come to me in room 1009 after school from 2:45 to 5:40, Monday through Thursday for help. This essay is due Thursday, November 6, 2008. English Dept. Requirements for Typed Essays
 * All essays must be typed, double spaced, 10 or 12 point, Times New Roman
 * Should include a cover page
 * Must follow APA or MLA standards, depending on grade level
 * Includes cover page, page numbers, internal citation, and reference/works cited page, among others.
 * Margin no wider than 1.25 inches
 * Submitted on white-paper with black ink
 * Must be stapled before class starts
 * Must follow all instructions regarding length
 * Must be submitted by class period due date.
 * Issues with computers, disks, Internet, printers, etc. are not excusable reasons for tardiness
 * Absent students must submit paper via e-mail by period it is due. Upon the student’s return, a hard copy should be submitted to the teacher. If e-mailed document is unreadable for any reason, the paper will be considered late.
 * The only exceptions will be in the case of a death in the family or an illness documented by a doctor’s note.
 * The only exceptions will be in the case of a death in the family or an illness documented by a doctor’s note.