what kind of story, or genre, is the scarlet letter classified as?
a. romantic comedy
b. psychological romance
c. action/adventure
d. satire
It's B right?
I agree with you totally.
I would have preferred historical romance, if the choice was offered. Historical fiction would be really my first choice, but Hawthorne himself called it a romance story (not a romance novel). But it is not romance in the love sense, it is romantic in the sense that it uses symbols for things in reality.
Romantic comedy is ridiculous, as is satire, and action/adventure. So that leaves the choice B. This really should have been a short essay question.
it is a romantic drama
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I am not so sure about a romantic drama because a drama is, according to the proper definition, a performance. I feel that the story is romantic, in both symbolism and love, but also a historical fiction, since there is not real evidence that Hester, Roger, etc. existed.
for me its b, coz the treatment of the protagonist came really to be felt, not a,c or d coz it tackles about the "sin" made by the 2 characters and it is oppositely to be that way...in my othr opinion this story was made to fight against the government..try to understand the story between hester and the ministers there are some changes made just to mke it grow...
yepp its b:) for sure
Yes, you are correct. The Scarlet Letter is typically classified as a psychological romance. It explores themes of guilt, sin, and redemption through the psychological turmoil experienced by its characters. The story delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, rather than focusing solely on romance in the traditional sense.
To determine the genre of a book, it is often helpful to consider the themes, plot, and writing style of the work. In the case of The Scarlet Letter, its emphasis on the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters and its exploration of psychological conflicts aligns it with the psychological romance genre.
In this case, we can rule out the other options:
- Romantic comedy typically focuses more on light-hearted and humorous elements, which is not the case for The Scarlet Letter.
- Satire usually employs irony and humor to criticize or ridicule societal issues, whereas The Scarlet Letter primarily explores themes of morality and inner struggles.
- Action/adventure genre typically involves fast-paced action and thrilling adventures, which do not align with the slower, character-driven nature of The Scarlet Letter.
By considering the characteristics of the story and eliminating the genres that do not fit, we can determine that The Scarlet Letter belongs to the psychological romance genre.