Discuss the Colony in the novel. Where is the Colony? Who decides the societal rules and laws? Why is the Colony the way it is?

How practical do the rules of the Colony seem? Do they benefit the colonists who live there?

Early American Colonists and the Puritanical lifestyle are the main focus in the background of this novel. Discuss the laws and societal rules of the Puritans in the novel, The Scarlet Letter.

Discuss the connection between law and religion in the colony. How do Puritanical ideals relate to the laws and punishments of individuals in the community?

In the novel, Puritan women play an important role. Describe how these Puritan women would treat Hester and punish her- especially if they got what they seemed to want.

Why would the letter "A" on Hester's dress be so intricately sewn? How does Hester view the letter?

Why is Hester's lost husband in the crowd as Hester is led from the jail? Where did Hester think he was? How did he end up in the same colony as Hester? Why does Hester's lost husband go about things the way he does?

How does the Colony view Dimmesdale? How do they view his emotional reaction to Hester's punishment? Does their view change over time?

Discuss the realtionship between Hester and her husband Roger Chillingworth. How do they view eachother. How does Hester react to his presence in the colony?

Why doesn't Hester just leave the Colony? Why does she stay and deal with her punishment?