Crash Course
Holden, JD, and the Red Cap- The Catcher in the Rye Part 2: Crash Course English Literature
In which John continues the discussion of JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye. This week John reads the novel with Salinger's life story in mind. John explores how Salinger's war experience, educational background, and romantic life inform...
Crash Course
The Market Revolution Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the Market Revolution. In the first half of the 19th century, the way people lived and worked in the United States changed drastically. At play was the classic (if anything in a 30 year old nation...
Curated Video
Hester Prynne: Strength and Resilience
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne is a strong and resilient young woman who faces public condemnation in Puritan Massachusetts for committing adultery. Despite her punishment, Hester refuses to reveal...
Curated Video
Exploring Themes in The Scarlet Letter
"The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a dark novel set in Puritan Massachusetts. It explores themes of sin, guilt, and the corrupting influence of society on individuals. Through the characters of Hester Prynne, Reverend Arthur...
Curated Video
Roger Chillingworth: a Tale of All-Consuming Revenge
Roger Chillingworth is a vengeful and manipulative character in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter". Consumed by his desire to discover the identity of his wife's lover, Chillingworth becomes a cold and calculating man....
Curated Video
Arthur Dimmesdale: Adultery and Guilt of a Puritan Minister
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter," Arthur Dimmesdale is a respected Puritan reverend who suffers secret guilt and shame for his adulterous relationship with Hester Prynne and being the father of their child, Pearl....
Curated Video
The Scarlet Letter: A Tale of Sin, Society, and Individuality
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 novel, The Scarlet letter is a tragic tale of adultery and revenge. Hester Prynne faces public shame and punishment after an affair that results in a child. Her estranged husband resurfaces and seeks to torment...
Curated Video
Discovering Salem: History, Art, and Coastal Charm
We're taking you on a virtual tour of Salem, a city with a rich history and unique attractions. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and must-visit spots in this captivating destination.
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This Week In History 3/14 - 3/20
This Week In History 3/14 - 3/20 (Footage by Getty Images)
National Cable Satellite Corporation
C Span: American Writers: Nathaniel Hawthorne
An extensive video biography about writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of Twice-Told Tales (1837), Mosses from an Old Manse (1846), The Scarlet Letter (1850), The House of the Seven Gables (1851), The Blithedale Romance (1852), Tanglewood...
Learn Out Loud
Learn Out Loud: Free American Classics
Over 150 audio texts from writers like Mark Twain, Jack London, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and many others. The list includes many classics that are taught in middle school or high school.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Euphony
Notes introducing and providing examples of euphony. Examples are provided from "The Duchess and the Jeweler" by Virginia Woolf and "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Notes can be both read and listened to.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Paradox
Notes introducing a paradox and providing examples of a paradoxical statement and a paradoxical situation from "The Duchess and the Jeweler" by Virginia Woolf and "Rappaccini's Daughter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Notes can be both read and...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Academic Vocabulary Common Core: Hs English Language Arts
This series of video lesson segments demonstrates a teacher engaging students in strategies that help high school students explore a passage from Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter. These video segments include a bell ringer...