First, we reviewed Nina's essay from this week's test. We addressed how to address all of the subparts of the essay question within the context of the textual examples Nina cited. We then discussed Hawthorne's ongoing critique not only of Puritan values but also of the remnants of Puritan society that remain hundreds of years later. In this regard, we noted how the sartorial regalia of the Native Americans (and of Hester) contrast with the drab gray dress of the Puritans ,even on a festival day. We further examined Chillingworth's total moral deterioration caused by his fixation on revenge. During our second session, we worked on Nina's college entrance essay for St.Andrews.