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    his writing? Can it make a story interesting‚ mysterious‚ or puzzling? In the scarlet letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne the "A"‚ the rosebush‚ and the black man are prominent parts of symbolism in the story. First the A in the book is worn by Hester and it means adultery. The a’s very important because it made Hester stand out and it brought more character to her. This specific letter a.k.a the scarlet letter Hester wore on her chest made up the storyline as a sinner everyone knows about

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    Jonathan Alessi 10/16/11 Period 4 Who Are You?: An analysis of identities in The Scarlet Letter Identity‚ what is it? Is it a name? Is it defined by what we do‚ where we work or how hard we play? Is identity categorized by a moment from our past or is it defined by the present? Is identity of a person only one definite thing or is it dependent upon the observer? According to Nathaniel Hawthorne identity is definite‚ unchangeable‚ and can be defined by one single moment in a person’s life

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    Symbolism of The Scarlet Letter A symbol is a literary device which is employed to portray another object or individual. In the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ it is most often a tangible object he uses to represent an undefined idea‚ complex in scope and significance. More times than not‚ it represents reverent‚ profound‚ or virtuous concepts of merit. From the substitution of one idea or object for another‚ to creations as massive‚ complex‚ and perplexing as the veil in the Minister’s Black

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    Scarlet Letter Deviant

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    Even in today’s society they are still forms of ostracism and shunning due to undesirable actions of certain people. Much like in the Scarlet Letter as Hester is branded an outcast due to having a baby out of wedlock and out her current marriage to someone who could technically be dead. Similar to Hester‚ teen moms today face a similar form of ostracism due to have babies at such a young age and almost always out of wedlock. Of course‚ there will be snickering and gossip from the students around

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    was much more of a routine than it present day. In the book‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ Hester committed adultery: as a result‚ her city made Hester stand on the town’s scafell and then go to jail. While Hester was in jail‚ she was forced to wear a scarlet letter on her breasts at all time. Although Hester’s child‚ Pearl only knew her mother as the only one who wore the scarlet letter. When Pearl was growing up‚ Hester still wore the scarlet letter. During the time Hester wore it‚ many of the townsmen

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    wonder if people look at you as a hypocrite and should also strive to not be one. Of course‚ the most important part is to be true to yourself because only then may you be true to God and to others. Nathaniel Hawthorne also shows this in The Scarlet Letter through the characters he portrays. In chapter 20‚ Hawthorne writes‚ “No man‚ for any considerable period‚ can wear one fact to himself and another to the multitude‚ without finally getting bewildered as to which may be true.” Hiding

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    Scarlet Letter, Pearl

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    The Scarlet letter is a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The plot focuses on sin in the Puritan society. Hester Prynne‚ the protagonist‚ has an affair with Reverend Dimmesdale‚ which means they are adulterers and sinners. As a result‚ Pearl is born and Hester is forced to where the scarlet letter. Pearl is a unique character. She is Hester’s human form of her scarlet letter‚ which constantly reminds her of her sin‚ yet at the same time‚ Pearl is a blessing to have since she represents the passion

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    Symbols of Guilt Within The Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter‚ a novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne in the 1800’s‚ transports readers to a Puritan town in the 1600’s. Hawthorne‚ nephew of the Puritan Judge John Hathorne‚ was very fixated on puritanism and theocracy. Throughout his novel Hawthorne repeatedly emphasizes the importance of the Christian religion in the theocratic town. Along with stressing the topic of religion Hawthorne also accentuates the theme of guilt within his novel and uses

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    Scarlet letter analysis

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    Sin and guilt are one of the main themes that are continuously mentioned in Nathaniel Hawthorn’s book The Scarlet Letter. Hester Prynne‚ Arthur Dimmesdale‚ and Roger Chillingworth experience the different forms and effects of sin and guilt. Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale are both mostly convicted for having the sin of adultery while Roger Chillingworth is most guilty of having the sin of revenge. Out of these 3 main characters Hester handles her sin through most effective way and used it to

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    Hester’s Redemption Being saved from sin. Proving that you are worthy. Redemption. Hester Prynne has a life full of redeeming herself. In fact‚ her daughter Pearl‚ and the scarlet letter are connected together‚ because they both redeem Hester. Pearl is one of the main reasons that Hester has to wear the letter “A.” Consequently‚ Hester was named an adulterer in the act of her having her child. Although‚ Pearl is a product of sin‚ she helps redeem Hester. Even though Pearl is named a “witch child”

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