Question

Assume you're writing a literary analysis essay that begins with this thesis:

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, historical
symbolism and biblical allusion join to make a statement
about judgment, hypocrisy, and apathy.
Which of the following ideas would not be a good basis for a supporting
paragraph?

A. A paragraph that establishes a connection between historical and
biblical symbols
B. A paragraph demonstrating how biblical allusions speak against
the judgmental attitude of the townspeople
C. A paragraph discussing the historical references to the Salem
witch trials
D. A paragraph that analyzes a character.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

D. A paragraph that analyzes a character would not be a good basis for a supporting paragraph because it does not directly relate to the stated topic of the essay, which is the use of historical symbolism and biblical allusion in The Scarlet Letter to make a statement about judgment, hypocrisy, and apathy. While analyzing a character may be relevant to the overall analysis of the novel, it does not directly contribute to the discussion of symbolism and allusion.