I need help finding real life examples for the scarlet letter themes? Do the ones I have fit the themes? Are they correct?
1. Guilt can destroy a person, body, and soul. I was thinking soldiers who fight overseas in countries and having to kill innocent people.
2.True Repentance must come from within. I actually don't know of a real life example for this. Please help me with this.
3. Revenge destroys both the victim and the seeker. Well the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth because he believed that Lincoln was determined to overthrow the Constitution and to destroy the South. Both Lincoln and Booth die .
4. One must have the courage to be true to one's self. Malala Yousafzai defied threats of the Taliban to campaign for the right to education. She survived being shot in the head by the Taliban and has become a global advocate for human rights, women’s rights and the right to education.
5. It is by recognizing and dealing with weaknesses that one grows stronger . I thought either Franklin Delano Roosevelt or Helen Keller. FDR was physically handicapped but he still was a strong and great president. Helen Keller was blind and deaf but because of her perseverance, it lead her to become who was.
6. The choices one makes determines what one becomes. Miley Cyrus or Lindsay Lohan. They were both "role models" that people looked up to when they were younger. Now they both do bad things that end up in the media and people say all kind of stuff about them.
7. Within each person lies the capacity for good and evil. Andrew Jackson kind of . He was elected by the people because people felt he was one of them.He seemed to symbolize the virtues of the new America- a common man who climbed the ladder of success, ready to destroy aristocratic privileges wherever he found them. However under his term he vetoed more than any other presidents. Congress passed the Indian Removal Act that removed thousands of Indians from their ancestral home to Oklahoma.
8. One must accept responsibility for ones actions or suffer the consequences.I guess this could be about the Watergate scandal in which Nixon's administration attempted to cover it up but he later admitted what he did and resign.
Please tell me of what you think and please help me with the second one
1. I'd choose something else here unless you know hundreds or thousands of returning soldiers who demonstrate this.
2. You could refer either to the story of Nathan and David from the Old Testament or the story of the prodigal son from the New Testament.
David: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Samuel+12&version=GNT
Prodigal Son, starting in verse 11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15
3 and 4. Fine
5. I'd change some wording toward the end:
" ... but her perseverance led her to become a successful writer and lecturer." (Your original wording doesn't say what she became!)
6. Fine except for this: "Andrew Jackson kind of ." <~~What?
7 and 8. Fine
Let's go through each of the themes and assess the real-life examples you have provided:
1. Guilt can destroy a person, body, and soul: The example of soldiers fighting overseas and having to kill innocent people can be seen as an illustration of how guilt can weigh heavily on individuals and affect them physically, mentally, and spiritually. This example aligns with the theme.
2. True Repentance must come from within: It seems you are unsure about a real-life example for this theme. In this case, you can consider historical figures like Nelson Mandela, who sought reconciliation and forgiveness in order to unite South Africa after apartheid. Mandela's personal journey towards forgiveness and reconciliation can be seen as an example of true repentance emerging from within.
3. Revenge destroys both the victim and the seeker: The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth can indeed be seen as an example of revenge resulting in the destruction of both the victim and the seeker. Both Lincoln and Booth faced tragic consequences due to Booth's desire for revenge. This example aligns with the theme.
4. One must have the courage to be true to one's self: The example of Malala Yousafzai, who defied the Taliban and fought for the right to education, is an excellent illustration of having the courage to be true to oneself. Despite facing threats and an assassination attempt, Yousafzai remained steadfast in her beliefs and became an advocate for human rights. This example aligns with the theme.
5. It is by recognizing and dealing with weaknesses that one grows stronger: Both Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Helen Keller can be seen as examples for this theme. FDR's physical handicap did not hinder him from becoming a strong and influential president, while Helen Keller's perseverance in overcoming her blindness and deafness led her to become an inspiring figure. These examples align with the theme.
6. The choices one makes determines what one becomes: The examples of Miley Cyrus and Lindsay Lohan can be seen as cases where their choices led them down a different path than what they started with. Both individuals made choices that impacted their public image and reputation. While this example may not fully capture the depth of the theme, it does highlight how choices can shape one's trajectory in life.
7. Within each person lies the capacity for good and evil: Your example of Andrew Jackson showcases the complexity of this theme. Jackson was seen as a symbol of democracy and the common man, but his policies, such as the Indian Removal Act, reflected a capacity for evil as well. While he possessed both qualities, the emphasis here is on acknowledging the dual nature present in each individual.
8. One must accept responsibility for one's actions or suffer the consequences: The Watergate scandal involving Richard Nixon is indeed a suitable example for this theme. Nixon's attempt to cover up his involvement eventually led to his resignation, illustrating the importance of accepting responsibility for one's actions. This example aligns with the theme.
In summary, most of the examples you provided do fit the themes of "The Scarlet Letter." However, for the theme of true repentance coming from within, consider the example of Nelson Mandela as an alternative.