What is a good essay hook or opening sentence about how society limits us in The Scarlet Letter?

A hook, or
an opening sentence at the start of an essay, has a specific purpose, which is to draw the
reader in and to give the reader reason to be interested in reading the essay.

Some teachers believe using a question as a hook is an acceptable way to begin an
essay, while others find questions too much of a clich©; other teachers encourage broad
comments about the topic at hand, so that the writer can narrow the focus throughout the
introductory paragraph, while others prefer starting with a specific idea around the thesis
statement from the very beginning.

Here are two specific examples of hooks,
or opening sentences, that concern the topic of society and its limitations within the context
of 's .

1. Many successful societies are successful
because the members of the community adhere to rigid rules; other societies collapse under
overly strict expectations.

This example positions two sides of an argument
around the pros and cons of a society's limitations. A writer can use a hook like this one to
direct the reader towards the point of view that lines up appropriately with the writer's
argument or thesis statement.

2. Can a society ever benefit from setting
limits on its citizens?

This example is intended to inspire thought in the
reader and to set up a response to the question. Throughout the introductory paragraph, the
writer can explore his or her own answers to the question while guiding the reader towards the
thesis statement that encapsulates the writer's argument.

Good
luck!