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    Hypocrisy in “The Scarlet Letter” Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and published in 1850‚ “The Scarlet Letter” is about an adulteress‚ Hester‚ who must wear the scarlet letter‚ an ‘A’ as a means of punishment. Throughout the course of “The Scarlet Letter”‚ Hawthorne reveals many symbols and central ideas which all relate to the theme of sin and hypocrisy. The fate of the main characters in the novel conveys that‚ not only does hypocrisy come as a result of one’s sin‚ thus further influencing sin‚

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    The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne Protagonist: The Protagonist in the Scarlet Letter is Hester Prynne. Hester Prynne is a tall elegant‚ beautiful women. She has dark abundant hair and according to Nathaniel Hawthorne deep dark eyes. Hester Prynne could leave people awestruck. She was such a nice‚ kind‚ and generous woman. She was also the greatest seamstress to most. Hester Prynne is the main focus of our story The Scarlet Letter. (65) Antagonist: The antagonist in the story is Dr. Roger Chillingworth

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    put before them? Through The Scarlet Letter Hester Prynne is giving different tests and trials in parts of her life. These tests come in forms of characters and objects. Hester shows that she has the knowledge and ability to pull though anything put before her. This is shown from the theme‚ symbols and characters of the book. Hester proves she can go through trials and survive any trial that is given to her. This is shown in the theme of the book The Scarlet Letter. The theme identity and society

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    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”‚ she herself is an

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    of Scarlet Letter The settings in The Scarlet Letter are very important in displaying the themes of the novel. The settings in this novel are almost characters‚ for they are an important part in developing the story. The scaffold‚ the forest‚ the prison‚ and Hester’s cottage are settings that show sin and its consequences result in shame and suffering. The scaffold shows how the punishment imposed on us by others may not be as destructive as the guilt we impose on ourselves. When Hester was

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    The Scarlet Letter Nathaniel Hawthorne‚ in his novel The Scarlet Letter‚ argues that the role of shame in society is not what keeps the citizens of that society pure and is possibly the worst type of punishment. Hawthorne supports his argument by demonstrating his perspective on shame through the rhetorical strategy of enthymeme given the major premise‚ minor premise‚ and conclusion. The author’s purpose is to persuade his audience that salvation can only be earned by being open about and true

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    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 her advantage. Dimmesdale and Chillingworth‚ on the other hand‚ were not as “strong” as Hester when it

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    identity. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel‚ The Scarlet Letter‚ illustrates how denying the truth affects one’s mental and physical wellness. It is better to be true to one’s identity rather than put up a false identity to please society. Hester and Dimmesdale both bare a scarlet letter “A”. Yet‚ Hester’s is a symbol of beauty in truth and the Dimmesdale’s a symbol for the ugliness of one’s character when one is untrue and ashamed. Hester Prynne’s scarlet letter is a symbol of the beauty in being true to

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    Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter :- Pranshu Nagpure ; Y9425 The Scarlet Letter abounds with symbolism‚ which Hawthorne uses to unify the novel and add a deeper level of meaning to the story. Rose bush blooming next to the prison door symbolises moral blossom and shows how beauty can arise from anything. Scaffold and the pillory symbolises the rigid puritan rules‚ public humiliation and also a means of redemption. The forest surrounding the village is associated with evil activities. Also the forest

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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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