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The Symbolism of the Character of Pearl in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (710 words, 1 pages)

In The Scarlet Letter, a book written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the character named I think Pearl is a huge symbol in this story. She is a constant reminder to Hester that she has sinned, as is the scarlet letter on her chest. Pearl and the scarlet letter have some things ... Read More

A Comparison of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (998 words, 2 pages)

The Scarlet Letter and The Bean TreesIn The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver, both authors cast their protagonist as a single, unwed mother. Though the time and setting that they are put into are very different and greatly effects the way the character ... Read More

A Comparison of Herman Melville’s Billy Budd and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (751 words, 1 pages)

Herman Melville and Nathaniel Hawthorne were contemporaries of each other. They lived very different lives, one living as a sailor for four years and the other attending an Ivy League school, yet their writing reflects a similar style, as shown in Melvilles Billy Bud and Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter. Religious ... Read More

Pearl, a Symbol of Hester’s Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1214 words, 2 pages)

What is the greatest sin that can be committed by a human being? Is it murder, robbery, or something else? There is no exact answer to this question it depends on one's own view of sin. In The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a woman by the name of Hester ... Read More

The Punishment in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1528 words, 2 pages)

The Punishment Doesnt Always Fit the CrimeThe Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a book about Hester Prynne, a woman whose one night of passion leads to a lifetime of punishment. It takes place in a Puritan society in the New World during the 17th century. Hester commits adultery ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characters in The Scarlet Letter Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne (486 words, 2 pages)

Often in exceptional works of literature, identities, personalities, and surroundings can be quite similar or distinct with characters in other works. Two works of literature that display both aspects are The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and The Crucible, by Arthur Miller. Abigail Williams and Hester Prynne are two women ... Read More

A Comparison of The Scarlet Lettery by Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Crucible by Arthur Miller (663 words, 1 pages)

American literature often examines people and motives. In Nathaniel Hawthornes novel, The Scarlet Letter, and in Aruthur Millers modern dramatic masterpiece, The Crucible, people and motives often depict patters of Puritans struggling for life during a shaky time. Two main characters from both pieces of works share the traits of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Autobiographical Elements in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (279 words, 1 pages)

In Prefaces to the Experience of Literature, Lionel Trilling explains the parallels in My Kinsman, Major Molineux. He believes that Hawthorne created this literary story to reflect that of his own life. He says that the character Robin has similarities and emotions that parallel that of Hawthornes own life. For ... Read More

An Analysis of Defending the Character of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Novel, “The Scarlet Letter “ (692 words, 2 pages)

Defending Hester Prynne Then and NowWhen deciding between prosecuting or defending the character of Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter, it would be well to keep in mind the words of Alexander Pope "To err is human, to forgive divine." The sin of adultery in itself is ... Read More

An Analysis of the American Novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (340 words, 1 pages)

In the first true American novel, The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there is an inspiring young women named Hester Prynne. This character changes from the beginning of the novel to chapter thirteen.At the outset of this book Hester is a very beautiful and strong women. When she walks ... Read More

An Analysis of the Use of Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” (959 words, 2 pages)

In the novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne Hester Prynne wore a red letter A on her breast. The symbol stood for adultery, a sin which she had been convicted of. This public humiliation of having to wear the bright crimson A was her punishment for becoming pregnant without ... Read More

An Analysis of the Use of Symbolism in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter”

In the novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne Hester Prynne wore a red letter A on her breast. The symbol stood for adultery, a sin which she had been convicted of. This public humiliation of having to wear the bright crimson A was her punishment for becoming pregnant without ... Read More

An Analysis of the Symbols in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (543 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter is a book of much symbolism. One of the most complex and misunderstood 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. Pearl came to represent this symbolism in many ... Read More

An Analysis of the Symbols in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter is a book of much symbolism. One of the most complex and misunderstood 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. Pearl came to represent this symbolism in many ... Read More

A Tale of Human Frailty and Sorrow in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (478 words, 2 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author of The Scarlet Letter, tells a tale of humanfrailty and sorrow through each and every character.When you first meet Hester Prynne, the main character, she seems quiteinnocent. Only guilty of not naming her lover. Yet she is treated like an evil demon bythe Puritan community of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Novel, The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne (958 words, 4 pages)

In the novel, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, what appears to beHester Prynnes tragedy becomes the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdales suffering and depression, despite the letter "A" boldly present on her chest. Revered Dimmesdales affair with Hester Prynne continuously troubles his conscience seeing that no other person feels as guilty, ... Read More

Comparing Ambiguity to The Scarlet Letter (1833 words, 7 pages)

Ambiguity and The Scarlet Letter go better together than two people that have beenhappily married for 75 years. There is no exemption in Hawthornes exquisite symbolismof one of his main characters, Pearl. The Scarlet Letter A, worn by Hester Prynne, was apunishment for the immoral sin of adultery she had ... Read More

A Character Analysis: Dimmesdale in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (449 words, 1 pages)

The Scarlet Letter - Dimmesdale AnalysisDimmesdale is one of the most intriguing characters in The Scarlet Letter. I think this because he demonstrates in this story that he is a coward, and that he is strong, yet not courageous.Dimmesdale proves that he is a cowardice individual many times in The ... Read More

The Symbolism of the Letter in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1391 words, 2 pages)

The novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an intriguing account of a Puritan community that experiences a breakdown in beliefs. The story deals with a woman, Hester, who commits adultery with a Calvinistic minister resulting in the birth of a child (Martin 110). As compensation for her crime ... Read More

The Intriguing Account of a Puritan Community in Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (809 words, 2 pages)

The novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne is an intriguing account of a Puritan community that experiences a breakdown in beliefs. The story deals with a woman, Hester, who commits adultery with a Calvinistic minister resulting in the birth of a child (Martin 110). As compensation for her crime ... Read More

An Analysis of Chapter One The Scarlet Pimpernel (2206 words, 8 pages)

In Chapter One, the aristocrats, traitors to France, were trying to get through the Barricades so they would no longerhave to be slaves of the king. Many, though, would get caught, go to trial, and be sent to the guilliotine. In order toaviod this awful fate, they would try to ... Read More

An Analysis of Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (547 words, 3 pages)

The Scarlet Letter is a book of much symbolism. One of the most complex and misunderstood 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 the following essay, I will explore some ... Read More

An Analysis of the Themes and Symbols Found Throughout The Scarlet Letter (394 words, 2 pages)

Some stories contain one main theme andor symbol, whereas others may containmany themes andor symbols. There were many themes and symbols found throughoutThe Scarlet Letter. The main symbol in the story was the letter "A" which identifiedHester as an adulterer. This symbol directly correlates with one of the themes in ... Read More

The Portrayal of Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (574 words, 1 pages)

In the novel The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne displays his view of sin in an assortment of his characters. Through Hester Prynne, he explains her sin of adultery and how she becomes stronger by it. Reverend Dimmesdale deals with his sin of adultery personally because he does not reveal the sin, ... Read More

The Meaning of the Letter A in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter (678 words, 3 pages)

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, the letter "A" changes it's meaning many different times. This change is significant. It shows growth in the characters, and the community in which they live. The letter "A" begins as a symbol of sin. It then becomes a symbol of her ability to ... Read More

An Analysis of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Background Which Influenced His Novel The Scarlet Letter (3194 words, 14 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne's background influenced him to write the bold novel The Scarlet Letter. One important influence on the story is money. Hawthorne had never made much money as an author and the birth of his first daughter added to the financial burden ("Biographical Note" VII). He received a job at ... Read More

The Virtue of Truth and the Evil of Secret Sin in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (553 words, 1 pages)

The virtue of truth and the evil of secret sin are clearly illustrated in the novel, The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The three main characters in this novel display their own honesty and sins.Hester Prynne exhibits the essence of truth and pride when she bravely faces the humiliation ... Read More

A Book Report on The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1453 words, 5 pages)

The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of trueAmerican literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent partof our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritanwoman ... Read More

An Analysis of the Parallels between The Crucible by Arthur Miller and The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1352 words, 2 pages)

When the topic of a Puritanical society is brought up, most people think of a rigorous, conservative, highly devout society. While this may have usually been the case, this was not always so. The Puritan society was also known not to act out of brotherly, "Christian love", but to cruelly ... Read More

The Unifying Scaffold in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1297 words, 2 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, centers its plot, setting, and characters around the unifying scaffold. With each encounter at the scaffold, the four main characters, Hester, Pearl, Rev. Dimmesdale, and Mr. Chillingworth, become more emotionally connected to one another. Each of the three meetings symbolizes a major turning point in ... Read More