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The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel

Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons

The Scarlet Letter🔥 Heated

The Nature of Sin and Redemption

"Can true redemption be achieved through public acknowledgment and suffering, or is it a matter of internal reckoning and transformation?"

HP
AD
RC
Hester vs Arthur vs Roger
The Scarlet Letter🔥 Heated

The Conflict Between Individual Freedom and Societal Expectations

"Does individual freedom necessitate rebellion against societal norms, or can it be found within the framework of community and tradition?"

HP
JW
Hester vs John
The Scarlet Letter🔥 Heated

The Destructive Power of Revenge

"Is the pursuit of revenge ever justifiable, or does it inevitably corrupt the avenger and perpetuate a cycle of suffering?"

RC
HP
Roger vs Hester
The Scarlet Letter💬 Lively

The Significance of Truth vs. Deception

"Is it morally justifiable to conceal the truth to protect oneself or others, or is honesty always the superior path, regardless of the consequences?"

AD
RC
Arthur vs Roger

💡 How Authors- Works

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