Book's themes are highlighted today

(Editor’s note: We’ve received a few letters from Green River High School students who have recently read “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The students have compared current events to themes found in the book.)

Dear Editor,

Suicide rates of all ages have continued to increase and show no signs of slowing down in this time. Even in the beginning of our nation, people suffering from guilt or shame from something they have done has affected them to harm themselves in hopes of relieving this feeling.

Although suicide rates of all age groups across the country are still growing, the num...