... named Merida, daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Merida is heavily interested in archery and horse riding, things that her mother does not approve of. She and her mother get into a heated argument and gets her cursed, turning her into a bear. Merida must rely on her own bravery and courage to fix the curse. The main characters are Merida, her triplet brothers, Queen Elinor, Lord MacGuffin, and King Fergus. Yes the women does have ... the majority of the film Merida and her mother talk to each other until she is turned into a bear. They do discuss things other than romance, althou...

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• Grade Level: High School

... forced to endure ignominy from her peers and is sentenced to have the letter "A- sewn to her chest. When standing on the scaffold as punishment for her sins, she stands strong and tall, although her mind wanders off at times. Ultimately Hester shows her pride despite her unforgiveable' sin. Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. The best example of this courage is her willingness to stay in Boston ... . For many years, Hester was considered an outcast by the people of her town. These repercussions are felt by her daughter, Pearl, as well. Pearl had no friends an...

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• Grade Level: High School

... forced to endure ignominy from her peers and is sentenced to have the letter "A- sewn to her chest. When standing on the scaffold as punishment for her sins, she stands strong and tall, although her mind wanders off at times. Ultimately Hester shows her pride despite her unforgiveable' sin. Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. The best example of this courage is her willingness to stay in Boston ... . For many years, Hester was considered an outcast by the people of her town. These repercussions are felt by her daughter, Pearl, as well. Pearl had no friends an...

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• Grade Level: High School

... towns people describe Dimmesdale as a "God fearing" gentleman, "but merciful overmuch (Hawthorne 49)". Due to his actions, all of the people respect and look up to the Reverend. Throughout the story, Dimmesdale desperately tries to confess, envying Hester, for her courage, he says, "Happy are you Hester, that wear the scarlet letter openly upon your bosom! (Hawthorne 188)" Even at the end of ... afraid of public displays of affection, yet when they are alone, he takes notice of her and Hester; talking to him, Pearl asks" 'Wilt thou stand here with Mother and me, tomorrow noontide?' (Haw...

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• Grade Level: High School