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Does "The Scarlet Letter" portray religion as a primarily negative force in society?
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Selected thesis
"The Scarlet Letter" portrays religion as a primarily negative force in society.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
"The Scarlet Letter" exposes the hypocrisy and judgemental attitudes within the Puritan community.
Pro claim 2
Religion in "The Scarlet Letter" is used to instill fear and administer punishment.
Con claim 1
The Scarlet Letter" explores internal tensions that individuals face between personal conscience and religious doctrine.
Con claim 2
Religion plays a key role in Hester and Dimmesdale's journeys towards redemption and personal growth.
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