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An Analysis of the Themes of Hiding and Confessing Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (829 words, 2 pages)

Hiding Sin and Confessing Sin 91001 4th The way Hester and Dimmesdale approached their sins has a direct correlation with how they lived the rest of their lives. Hester confessed her sin because she had no choice she already had incriminating evidence in the form of a child and had ... Read More

Characterization in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (755 words, 2 pages)

Dimmesdale and chillingworthEssay written by ghaith sawalhaCharacterization is a literary element used by the author to present qualities of characters in a literary piece, the purpose of characterization is to make characters credible and make them suitable for the role they play in the work. Authors present various characters possessing ... Read More

The Theme of Courage in The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel hawthorne (669 words, 2 pages)

The test of a courageous person is the ability to bear defeat without losing heart. This happens when a person is challenged with an overwhelming obstacle that is immposible to defreat, but when overcome the person still emerges with his dignity. Two works that illustrate this are the play The ... Read More

An Analysis of Light and Darkness in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (633 words, 2 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter, felt that the Puritans were people who believed that the world was a place where the battle between good and evil was a never-ending one. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne uses the symbols of light and dark to depict this battle among the characters ... Read More

The Vision of Utopia in Both “The Scarlet Letter” and “Pleasantville” (799 words, 1 pages)

Visions Of Utopia "The Scarlet Letter" vs. PleasantvilleIn both "The Scarlet Letter" and "Pleasantville," there is an image of utopia, a perfect world that has been created and everyone that lives inside of it is happy with their lives and couldn't wish for anything better. Also in both utopias there ... Read More

An Analysis of the Symbolic References Throughout “The Scarlet Letter” (655 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter As a SymbolOften throughout The Scarlet Letter there are symbolic references made. The story deals with a Puritan woman who commits adultery and raises an illegitimate child named Pearl. The author, Nathanial Hawthorne, uses many religious and natural images to symbolize different points. One of the purposes ... Read More

The Theme of Evil Intentions and Character Change in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (662 words, 1 pages)

Roger Chillingworth was once a good man capable and skilled in the work he did, and sound, in regards to his state of mind. Sadly, however, as time progressed, the latter of these two aspects changed. Throughout literary works, a villain's evil intentions often change the character himself. This occurrence ... Read More

The Symbolism Used in The Scarlet Letter (573 words, 2 pages)

The Scarlet Letter is a book of much symbolism. One of the most complex andmisunderstood symbols in the book is Pearl, the daughter of Hester Prynne. Pearl,throughout the story, develops into a dynamic symbol - one that is always changing. In thefollowing essay, I will explore some of the symbolism ... Read More

The Great Sin Committed in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Novel The Scarlet Letter (658 words, 2 pages)

Jessica HeilandMs. DavisAdv. Eng. III - Per.610 April 2000The Greatest SinPeople waste their lives all the time by making bad decisions, focusing their lives on destroying others, and wallowing in self pity and regret. Nathaniel Hawthorne shows in his novel, The Scarlet Letter, that people go through their lives casting ... Read More

An Analysis of Literature and Society in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (555 words, 1 pages)

Literature and SocietyThe society we live in today is shaped and influenced by many aspects of life such as tradition, culture, laws, and communication. Together, all these factors make up a group of people all working towards a common goal, with similar interests. These people are able to learn and ... Read More

An Adulterous Woman in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (604 words, 1 pages)

Published in 1850, Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter describes many details of the life of a woman in a Puritan community and her conflict with their beliefs. Immoral events committed were harshly treated in those times today these situations are dealt with up-to-date solutions. A Hollywood version of the novel ... Read More

Puritan and Romantic Philosophies in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (510 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter The book The Scarlet Letter is all about symbolism. People and objects are symbolic of events and thoughts. Throughout the course of the book, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses Hester, Pearl, and Arthur Dimmesdale to signify Puritanic and Romantic philosophies. Hester Prynne, through the eyes of the Puritans, is ... Read More

The Battle of Good and Evil in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (591 words, 1 pages)

Frank Lee81700Essay- Scarlet LetterIn modern times battles are fought everyday, but in the end, it is only the outcome of the wars that count. Sometimes the good guys win and sometimes the bad guys win, but in literature, it is different. In literature, Evil wins the battles, but Good wins ... Read More

The Independence of Hester in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (540 words, 3 pages)

The Scarrlet LetterAs citizens of the United States and members of the most open society in the world it is difficult for us to picture a world where the phrases womans rights, equal opportunity, and religious freedom have little meaning. When the surface of American history is scratched, not necessarily ... Read More

The Character of Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (571 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter - Character EssayHester Prynne, a character within The Scarlet Letter, is a prime example of Hawthorne's common transformation of individuals within his books. These mutations involve the qualities and attributes of her physical appearance, feminine emotions, and reputation among the townspeople. Throughout the novel, the mentioned elements ... Read More

An Analysis of How Hawthorne Shows Suffering in the Scarlet Letter (527 words, 2 pages)

Scarlet Letter How does Hawthrone Show Suffering In The Scarlet Letter?"Foul whisp'rings are abroad. Unnatural deeds Do breed unnatural troubles. Infected minds. To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets. More needs she the divine than the physician." (Shakespeare - Macbeth) Okay, I know this is Shakespeare, but it sums ... Read More

An Analysis of Puritan Influences in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (516 words, 1 pages)

Since early times, Puritans have been known for their morality in discipline, religious intolerance, and harsh punishments for those defying their beliefs. These Puritan influences had a great impact on early American literature. Nathaniel Hawthorne provides an illustrated look into the Puritans and their community in his classic The Scarlet ... Read More

A Comparison of the Scarlet Letter and the House of the Seven Gables (518 words, 1 pages)

American author and short story writer, born in Salem, Mass., U.S. Hawthorne's best known works are THE SCARLET LETTER (1850) and THE HOUSE OF THE SEVEN GABLES (1851). Hawthorne' father was a sea captain and descandent of one of the judges in the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692. His father ... Read More

A Summary and Book Review of “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (497 words, 2 pages)

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneThis is a story about unrequited love. There are two main characters inthis story. They are Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmsdale. Hester is ayoung bride who is awaiting her husband, and Arthur is a Puritan ministerwho is dearly loved by the town. The Scarlet Letter ... Read More

Religion’s Influences on Societal Values and Community as Seen in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Crucible by Arthur Miller (450 words, 1 pages)

Two hundred years ago, the church was the center of life in many New England towns. The church provided not only religions guidance but, was a place for social gathering and a chance for neighbors to keep in touch. This is shown in depth in Boston, by Nathaniel Hawthornes, The ... Read More

The Hypocrisy of the Clergy in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (492 words, 1 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne was a great American writer in his time. He saw problems in the government and the ways people lived their lives that were beyond his years. The Scarlet Letter was one of his greatest literary works, telling the story of a young woman plagued by a simple misdeed ... Read More

An Analysis of Puritan’s View of Life in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (660 words, 2 pages)

Greg Cober102698English P. 4Scarlet LetterIn Hawthornes, The Scarlet Letter, life evolves around a rigid and harsh Puritan view. In this society people are not free to express themselves as well as they are today. This is very sad because it is a necessity for humans to be able to express ... Read More

An Analysis of Dimmesdale’s Adultery in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1580 words, 4 pages)

Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, a main character in Nathaniel Hawthornes novel The Scarlet Letter, proves to be a sinner against man, against God and most importantly against himself because he has committed adultery with Hester Prynne, resulting in an illegitimate child, Pearl. His sinning against himself, for which he ultimately paid ... Read More

An Analysis of Symbol and Appearance in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (443 words, 1 pages)

Throughout The Scarlet Letter, the author Nathaniel Hawthorne uses many literal and figurative items to illustrate the significance of various characters or themes. Coupled with the tangible evidence given, the reader can make many miscellaneous assumptions of the importance of these items to directly and indirectly contribute to the issues ... Read More

An Analysis of the Three Scaffold Scenes in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (945 words, 2 pages)

The three scaffold scenes bring great significance to the plot of the Scarlet Letter. The novel is based on repenting the sins of adultery. The scaffold represents a place of shame and pity but also of final triumphs. Each scene illustrates the importance of the scaffold behind them with many ... Read More

An Analysis of Psychological Romance in “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne (970 words, 2 pages)

A Critical Analysis of Hester PrynneThe Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was written in 1849. This novel won him much fame and a good reputation as a writer. In writing The Scarlet Letter, Hawethorne was creating a form of fiction he called the psychological romance. A psychological romance is a ... Read More

An Analysis of Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (864 words, 2 pages)

SummaryThe True SinnersThe main characters, Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth, and the Puritan society represented by the townspeople, all sinned. The story is a study of the effects of sin on the hearts and minds of Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth. Sin strengthens Hester, humanizes Dimmesdale, and turns Chillingworth into ... Read More

A Mirror of Hawthorne’s Life in the Novel the Scarlet Letter (1055 words, 4 pages)

OutcastsThe Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, was a book of many meanings. Thenovel paralleled to Hawthornes life, particularly his childhood. He used The Scarlet Letter as aphysiological vent. Hawthornes life is greatly reflected throughout the novel. Hawthorne lefttraces of his home towns atmosphere, his psychological well-being, his family life ... Read More

An Analysis of Symbol Significance in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (443 words, 1 pages)

Throughout The Scarlet Letter, the author Nathaniel Hawthorne uses many literal and figurative items to illustrate the significance of various characters or themes. Coupled with the tangible evidence given, the reader can make many miscellaneous assumptions of the importance of these items to directly and indirectly contribute to the issues ... Read More

The Mysterious Ways of the Mind in the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (743 words, 1 pages)

The human mind is a powerful force and often works in unexplainable and mysterious ways. In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne shows this through the lives and actions of Hester Prynne, Roger Chillingworth and Arthur Dimmesdale three characters in a Puritan society who are affected by the sin of adultery. ... Read More