but from the scorn of others‚ and thus‚ it imbues secrecy within the host. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter‚ Pearl is endowed with the proclivity to unveil the truth that shrouds the sinners of the Puritan society‚ especially those of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale. Pearl‚ a product of two sinners’ passion‚ is cast aside from the harsh Puritan society‚ which envelops her in the utmost freedom that is neither confined by Puritan laws nor thinking. In truth‚ Pearl is able to induce
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Hester Prynne‚ the antagonist of The Scarlet Letter is criticized for her characterization by English novelist and playwright D.H. Lawrence. Lawrence is especially critical of Hester’s adulterous and overall sinful nature. In his essay‚ Lawrence uses a critical tone‚ terse syntax‚ and relevant allusions to criticize Hawthorne’s views on Hester. Lawrence utilizes a critical and disdainful tone when referring to Hester. His tone further demonstrates his disapproval of her sinful nature. Lawrence
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critically analyzes Hester Prynne’s characterization in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Through his writing on Hester Prynne‚ Lawrence criticizes the world’s views on the main character and her actions. D. H. Lawrence believes that Hester Prynne was a manipulative‚ evil person‚ who should not be praised by the audience. Lawrence uses constant repetition‚ brief diction‚ and biblical allusion to critically analyze Hester Prynne. Lawrence uses repetition to critically analyze Hester Prynne’s character
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to look for that feeling in other relationships‚ sex‚ and material things. It’s easy to say that by Dimmesdale being in a constant state of moral confusion he lacked this completeness. He looked to Hester who also lacked a sense of completeness with her husband gone. Dimmesdale fell in love with Hester and through their love they created Pearl. Dimmesdale’s epiphany during these events show his fallibility and the struggle he had doing good ; therefore‚ it’s easily depicted as a rising action‚ through
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Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ Hester Prynne was a woman who was forced to wear a letter “A” because of the sin that she had committed with Arthur Dimmesdale. This letter throughout the novel opened up to different interpretations‚ and its meaning readily changed. First‚ it symbolized adultery‚ for she had committed an immoral act by having an affair with the pastor‚ Arthur Dimmesdale. Second‚ the letter could be viewed as a symbol of ability‚ because Hester was such a strong woman who put others
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n discussing Citizen Kane‚ Charles Higham mentioned "artistic cheats‚" flaws in credibility whereby characters in scenes gave information about which they couldn’t possibly have full detailed knowledge. Sunset Boulevard’s entire point of view is based on a gimmick. Whether one considers it an "artistic cheat" or a valid and audacious device depends up his ability and desire to suspend his disbelief. The problem of point of view in Sunset Boulevard is especially germane. Sunset Boulevard begins
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Dimmesdale’s Arguments: 1. In chapter 8‚ Dimmesdale‚ Mr. Wilson‚ and Governor Bellingham are visited by Hester and Pearl at the Governor’s mansion. When pearl is asked “who made thee?”‚ she responds that she was not made‚ but rather "plucked . . . off the bush of wild roses that grew by the prison door.". This causes the governor and Mr. Wilson to immediately become horrified and ready to take Pearl from Hester’s custody. As Pearl protests her God given right for Pearls custody‚ she pleads that
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investigation of the Puritan justice system‚ punishable crimes‚ and modes of punishment in Puritanism is necessary to get a viewpoint on Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. To analyze if he accurately portrays Puritanism‚ knowledge on Puritanism is crucial. Hester Prynne’s sentence can be examined on the basis
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caused by his tendency to conform to the ways of the puritan church and actions of Hester. Arthur Dimmesdale continues to follow the strict rules and regulations of the Puritan church even after his great sin. Dimmesdale allowed himself to be pushed around by these rules and doesn’t do what he truly believes in. During this time the Puritans’ way of life was incredibly strict and restricting towards its citizens. Reverend Dimmesdale is “in no state would he have been what is called a man of liberal
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There comes a point in time when each citizen of the world should ask themselves: Have I ever lied to my parents? Have I ever cheated on a test? Have I ever stolen‚ coveted‚ or perhaps committed adultery? All supernatural and religious beliefs and preferences aside. No mortal man can claim to have lived a life free of mistakes. So‚ no one person can rightfully point their finger in judgement‚ when he too has fallen short of perfection. In The Scarlet Letter‚ Nathaniel Hawthorne contrasts between
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