Alexa and I began by identifying what is an allegory. I presented an introduction to the story. Alexa had read THE SCARLET LETTER by the same author. We discussed the similarities between the novel and the short story.We discussed the similar time periods. We read the story and began discussing it. We discussed why the story is characterized as an allegory. We previewed the essay questions about the story that Alexa will begin answering and finish tomorrow dealing with the story.