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Choose one or two characters to focus on and use evidence from the text to support your
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It seems as though the author of this paragraph thinks that all mankind would be happy if they gave a second thought to what they are about to do. In a sense this is true, but yet, we would all be cavemen if we followed that philosophy. Thomas Edison would say, "Should I make an electric light bulb..... naaaah!" As you can see, we would not get very far in life if we did that. We would stick to normality. Some radical ideas are good, though some are bad. And in the branch of 'bad' would be necessary... necessary for the good of man.
Seems most consumed by feelings of guilt
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I wonder if you could disagree. Say the punishment of wearing the scarlet letter is much less barbaric than the stoning that she might have suffered under mosaic law.
Explanation: Adultery destroys the love and trust that form the basis for a happy marriage. It causes the breakdown of families. In previous centuries, stable marriages and families were the basis for communities and civil society. Anyone who caused disruption undermined the common good. The punishment served as a deterrent.
In today's culture of pleasure-seeking and lack of commitment to long-term marriage, it may seem harsh to punish someone for "doing what comes naturally." But look at the consequences. Single parents who can hardly support themselves and their kids. Kids constantly in visitation switches between parents. Unplanned pregnancies and abortions. If adultry were less tolerated, family and community life would be more stable.
