There are many, many examples of textual ambiguity in The Scarlet Letter. What is the overall effect of using this device in a n
ovel? Readers must analyze the ironic statements made by the narrator to determine if the narrator is reliable.
Readers must get a sense of characters through their actions, speech, and thoughts because Hawthorne does not actually describe them directly.
Readers must understand a character's qualities by comparing them to qualities of a different character.
Readers must make their own interpretations of the events in the text rather than relying on the author to explain what he means.
Unclear/incomplete question, but i inferred this to be the full question;
What do paragraphs 97-106 reveal about Norma’s view of the world?
A. She believes that there are some things one should not do for money.
B. She believes people all over the world are essentially the same.
C. She believes it is every person’s job to care for others.
D. She believes some lives are worth more than others.
Answer:
D. She believes some lives are worth more than others.
Explanation:
When reading the story Button, Button we learn of Nora's perception of the world around her, in which it is observed that she believes some lives are worth more than others.
The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "TRUE." A writer can get the main heading for the outline from the general headings on her note cards. The statement that is presented is true.
