The Scarlet Letter-Analysis of chapters 13 & 14
In Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter Chapters 13 and 14 has a real importance to the novel. One of Hawthorne’s key ideas in the two chapters is the change of Hester. Hawthorne is also trying to emphasis the theme element of identity. The bound of Humanity is also of great value to the book. The thematic elements that are present in Chapters 13 and 14 help create the importance of Nathaniel Hawthorne, The scarlet Letter. Throughout the novel Hester begins to see change in herself. Hester starts to improve her reputation among the townspeople by participating in charity work. In doing so, the people of Boston believe that Hester’s charitable behavior is the result of their system of punishment working properly. In truth, it has not function properly “the scarlet letter not done its office.” as stated in The Scarlet Letter. Hester has become unwomanly, cold and uncommunicative in cause of the Scarlet Letter. It has led her to unholy assumptions. In The Scarlet Letter Hester becomes a different being in comparison to the start. The theme element of the chapters is identity. As of result of Hester’s charitable work the townspeople start calling the “A” as “able” instead of “adulterer”. The way society tries to define Hester are different the way Hester tries to define herself. The meaning of the letter alters with the wants and needs of the community. The letter doesn’t imply any crucial truth in itself; it just serves as a popular opinion among society. She refuses to flee Boston when Pearl was a baby because she doesn’t believe the townspeople have the power to judge her. She believes her identity and soul’s salvation are between her and God. Hester’s element is a huge theme in these chapters. The bound of Humanity is of great importance to the book. In the novel, Hester feels that her soul is committed to Dimmesdale instead of Chillingworth. Dimmesdale and Hester are bound by mutual sin. They have