answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

No, The Scarlet Letter is a work of fiction written by Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1850. While the novel is set in a historical context and addresses themes prevalent in 17th century Puritan society, it is not based on a true story.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

3w ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

The Scarlet Letter is not considered to be very historically accurate.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

No, but it was based on real history.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is The Scarlet Letter a true story?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is The Scarlet Ibis a true story?

No it is not based on a true story


Who was scarlet married to in The Scarlet Letter?

In the story there did not exist a character named scarlet.


How does the author of The Scarlet Letter organize the first chapter?

The author tries to relate the story of scarlet letter with the letter 'A'. He tries to symbolise the scarlet letter.


Overjoyed to see that Hester has removed The Scarlet Letter?

true


Can you give me an example of framed story?

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne


Who is Jonathan Pue in The Scarlet Letter?

In "The Scarlet Letter," Jonathan Pue is an elderly man who was the former custom-house surveyor in Salem and the narrator of the story. He discovers the scarlet letter and manuscript that tell Hester Prynne's story in the old surveyor's office. Pue's discovery serves as the Framing Device for the narrative.


Rumor about The Scarlet Letter worn by Hester?

In the prologue to the story Hawthorne says that he found the Scarlett Letter preserved in the archives of the Salem Historical Society. Whether this is true or only more fiction is for the reader to decide.


Which letter was The Scarlet Letter?

The letter A was the letter for the scarlet letter.


The Scarlet was the letter?

The letter on the chest of Hester Prynne's dress is a scarlet letter A. A for adultery.


In The Scarlet Letter who is the father of Hester's baby?

Arthur Dimmesdale is the father of Hester's baby in The Scarlet Letter. However, this fact is not revealed until later in the story.


Where is there foreshadowing in The Scarlet Letter?

One example of foreshadowing in "The Scarlet Letter" is when Hester Prynne's daughter Pearl is described as having a wild and uncontrollable nature, which foreshadows the challenges she will pose for Hester in the future. Another example is the initial introduction of the scarlet letter itself, which hints at the shame and punishment that will follow Hester throughout the story.


In the story of the scarlet letter the question says what garments is Hester not allowed to sew?

Wedding dresses