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Essay Archive - The Scarlet Letter: Summary
The Scarlet Letter: Summary
The Scarlet Letter opens in an Algonquin village, where the
Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale and his close companion, Running Moose, have
come on a peace mission. Arthur is at home among the indigenes, but he is
special in this regard. "You're the only [white man] who comes [to us] with
open heart," says the tribal chieftain, Metacomet, who then proceeds to
list the settlers' injustices. Metacomet's remarks sound an ominous note.
It turns out that Arthur and Running Moose have a "great experiment" in
view, involving racial harmony and social diversity, but their dream i....
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