what is the tone of the scarlet letter and where can i find a quote from the book?
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/scarlet/
Be sure to read the section on themes, motifs, etc. A work's tone can change, especially a book's. Be sure you are clear on what "tone" is.
http://www.lausd.k12.ca.us/lausd/resources/Literary.Terms.3.html#Tone
Quotations from the book COME FROM THE BOOK! You'll need to find those as you read.
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