Speak2004

Hairwoman:
Every word Hawthorne wrote, every comma, every paragraph break, these were done on purpose. It is our job to try and figure out what he's really trying to say.

Melinda Sordino:
[voiceover] Why couldn't he just say what he meant? Would they pin a scarlet letter on his chest? "S" for straightforward?

Hairwoman:
The house with the chunks of glass in its walls, is a symbol of what? Well, it would reflect, sparkle? Come on people, the house symbolizes...?

Rachel Bruin:
How do you know that's what he meant to say? I mean, you could just make all that up, it's just a story.

Hairwoman:
This is Hawthorne, one of America's greatest novelists. And not that it makes any difference but I wrote my dissertation on Hawthorne.

Rachel Bruin:
Fine, but, I thought we were all supposed to have opinions here. I mean it's a good story especially when Hester and that guy fall in love. But I don't really believe in symbolism. I mean you can just make all that up.

Hairwoman:
[about to cry] Alright class, I want you all to write a 500 word essay on symbolism. And then... turn it in!

Melinda Sordino:
[voiceover] Poor Hairwoman. I hope they send her to a conference or something. I'm ready to help pay for a sub.