THE SCARLET LETTER

FINAL PROJECT

THE SCARLET LETTER PROJECTFOCUS

• The Scarlet Letter touches on several very pertinent topics which are still prevalent in society today, one of the topics is:

Perception and Sexism: female archetypes and its origins from religion, and its impact on children and morals.

GROUPINGS • Groups of 4• Every individual needs to pull their weight (equal level of

work must be assigned)-Designation of responsibilities must be given to me and one kept for the group.

• Grades will be assigned on a daily basis to determine individual and group efforts.

• If a member is not contributing to the project, excessively absent or another just cause group members may come to me regarding having a member removed from a group and placed in a solo situation. (If you do not inform me of a problem I will assume that everyone has contributed equally)

• Please select your groups now.

CHARACTERS

• HESTER• PEARL• CHILLINGWORTH• DIMMESDALE• GOVERNOR BELLINGHAM

Perception and Sexism in The Scarlet Letter

• Find 3 examples of perception and sexism regarding your assigned character in the scarlet letter.

• For each example:» Identify the excerpt from The Scarlet Letter . Discuss the

rhetorical device(s) is/are being used in the example. » For each determine what perceptions does this character hold.

What is it saying about the portrayal of women in this time period?

» Determine the impact on the society in the novel and how morals (lessons learned) are derived from this example. (What is being taught or what lessons are being learned?)

Modern Day Perception and Sexism

• Focus on one perception held in society that is embedded in sexist beliefs or discrimination.

• For the example:» Find an article that discusses the topic that you

want to focus on.» Find a visual (video) that you will utilize to drive

home your point. You must tie it to what the article focuses on and the perception that is held by society that is perceived as sexist or discriminatory.

Article• Must touch on a topic today that may be perceived as sexist and

discriminatory that mirrors some of the issues in The Scarlet Letter.• The article must be informative. Its sole purpose is to add clarity to

the topic for some individuals that may not be familiar with it.• Cannot exceed 2 pages (Take pieces from a larger article that are

pertinent, if necessary)• There must be discussion questions that are based on the articles

that you will ask your classmates to engage them in discussion on the topic.

• The questions should focus on the varying perceptions people may have, societies views and attitudes, where do these perceptions come from? etc. . .

• Must have 3-4 analytical questions for the article.• Must print out an article for each person in the class to have that is

not in your group (20)

Video, Excerpt of a Documentary, Etc. . .

• Must touch on a perception held in society that is perceived to be sexist or discriminatory.

• Cannot exceed 5 minutes • Must be embedded in PowerPoint and brought in on jump drive. (CANNOT USE

HYPERLINKED URL’S)• Must create 3-4 analytical questions for the class to discuss that deal with:

» Rhetorical devices used » Discuss the perceptions or misperceptions in the video» Discuss how morals (lessons learned) are derived from this

example. (What is being taught or what lessons are being learned?)

» How does it connect to The Scarlet Letter• Must be prepared to elaborate on the video after discussion questions are

answered.

POWERPOINT DUE DATE:

• November 28 (tentatively)