Much of the novel, "The Scarlet Letter" centers around determining the identity of Hester's lover, Pearl's father. ... Hawthorne gives the reader subtle hints throughout the first half of the novel that may lead to the identification of Hester's lover and Pearl's father, Arthur Dimmesdale, before he publicly announces his true identity near the end of the novel. Evidence of such hints is found as early in the novel as the third chapter, "The Recognition.... The response that Dimmesdale has to Hester's words seems normal; however, as the novel progresses it is app...

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In the center of the novel's action, a meteor passes across the sky in the shape of the letter "A". ... However, all of her actions in the novel are innocent and devoid of blame. ... In the first scene of the novel, there is a rose bush next to the door of Hester's prison. ... (Novelguide) Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbols very well in his novel The Scarlet Letter. ... The Scarlet Letter is one of the first American, symbolic novels, and has helped to influence the symbols used in the novel today. ...

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The Scarlet Letter is a novel that's deals with the topic of sin in Puritan society. ... The Scarlet Letter is a novel that deals with the theme of sin. ... As Nathaniel Hawthorne states in this novel, "In the view of Infinite Purity, we are sinners all alike." ... Throughout the novel, it seems apparent that Hawthorne feels that the punishment Hester received was harsh and self-degrading. ... Many times throughout the novel, Hawthorne sympathizes with Hester because of the emotional problems she encounters. ...

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This passage, taken from the novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, shows the effect that evil has on the antagonist of the novel. The antagonist, Chillingworth, is the novel's villain, due to his numerous displays of evil throughout the course of the novel. ... His villainy also enhances meaning in the novel in several ways. ... Second, Chillingworth's villainy enhances meaning in the novel. ... Chillingworth is the most sinful of all in the novel. ...

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The tone in the novel can be described as both compassionate and descriptive. ... Symbolism, being the key stylistic device of the novel, is most important and revealed throughout the novel. ... The relationship of right and wrong plays a key role throughout the novel. ... The novel ends with a brief explanation of what happens to the main characters in the novel. ... A lesson was learned, however, by the characters involved and the people who read this novel. ...

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Some people believe that a novel's central character can be identified within the first few chapters of a novel. ... Arthur Dimmesdale is a truly essential character to the Scarlet Letter, in that without him the scarlet letter wouldn't have been, and the novel never would have been written. ... Dimmesdale's weaknesses somehow became his strengths and he began to embody some unearthly figure that shows how he is the central figure in the novel. ... These weaknesses bring out the essence of the novel because every character is looking for something to try and compensate for som...

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This allegorical novel depends heavily on symbol and character. The novel is chock full of symbolic dimension of images, characters, and descriptions. ... Furthermore the novel can be defined as a romantic novel by analyzing the characters Hester, Pearl, and Dimmesdale for their overall purpose to the story and the symbolism. ... Hester, in this novel, represents the individual. ... Thus the novel conveys a story of symbols and hidden double meanings. ...

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This idea is true in novels to a greater extent, Edwin Markham once said, " In literature, choices are the hinges of destiny." ... In both of these novels, the authors used literary elements that supports the idea that Edwin Markham believes to be true. In the novel Fahrenheit 451, the decisions of Guy Montag shaped his life and helped form his destiny. ... Bradbury used many literary elements in the novel that helped to create this destiny. ... The second of the two novels was Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. ...

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The society then rejects the mother, Hester Prynne, and forces her to wear a scarlet letter, the novel's namesake. ... This novel focuses on the differences between these two characters caused by their differing choices on how to deal with sin. ... In the novel, Hawthorne writes in long and descriptive sentences that imitates the thought patterns of both personas. ... Physical weakness and its connection to spiritual degradation is another theme throughout the novel. ... These themes, scattered throughout the novel, help to emphasize the important literary message that Nathaniel Hawthorne...

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He also contrasts the prison with the tombstone at the end of the novel by suggesting that crime and punishment bring about the end of civilized life. ... The most important symbol which is carried throughout the novel is undoubtedly the scarlet letter A. It initially symbolizes the immoral act of adultery but by the end of the novel the "A" has hidden much more meaning than that. ... Nathaniel Hawthorne's use of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter shows his greatness to produce a novel of the highest possible caliber. These are the reasons why Nathaniel Hawthorne&...

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This novel has become a classic, because of the accurate portrayal of the conservative Puritan ways. His novel is one of few to tell of the true Puritan lifestyle. ... The Scarlet Letter "A" is the central symbol of the novel. ... The scaffold is another important symbol in the novel. ... Pearl is probably the most symbolic of all the symbols used in the novel. ...

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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel that is full of symbols and imagery. The symbols in the novel are what piece it together to create something great. Throughout the novel The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne uses symbols such as the scarlet letter A, that represent suffrage and punishment, but, as the novel progresses it begins to unfold and become a representation of redemption and truth. ... Towards the end of the novel Dimsdale asks Hester and Pearl to join him on the scaffold which is where Hester and Pearl were in the begging of the novel. ... Now at the end of the novel we ...

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The true identities of Hester and Dimmesdale are brought to the surface throughout the novel because of the sin they share. ... While both characters have a major transformation in identity throughout the novel, Hester's is the most revolutionary. ... As one of the last scenes in the novel, this section of the novel also brings to attention the idea of fate versus free will. ... Free will again comes into play in this aspect of the novel. ... The identity transformation experienced by Hester throughout the novel is unlike that of any other character. ...

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The scarlet letter is definitely the most pronounced symbol within this novel. ... Although, as the novel continues, it metamorphoses from an indication of deviation from Puritanism to a representation of good deeds and benevolence. ... It employs a blunt use of gore and violence to generate a theme, which is unfavorable compared to the subtle symbolisms and beauteous language used to generate a theme in the novel. The theme of the movie version is a bit skewed and divided, it can be said to carry the same themes as the novel or the themes of civilization versus the wilderness. ...

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What's more important in a novel, the main character of the story or the conflict? ... The antagonist is an significant part of the novel. ... Roger was originally Hester's husband in the novel. ... He has a very important role in the novel and without his presence, there would be no climax of the story. ...

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As the novel goes on, Hester begins to be looked up to by some townspeople. ... These are only a few examples of the many occurrences of symbolism in this novel. Without these symbols this novel would not be known as one of the greatest American novels of all time. ...

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This can be verified from the novel the Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. ... From the beginning of the novel and through a large portion of the novel, Arthur Dimmesdale is send as a person with high morals, and as a respectable person. ... In the novel Hester almost loses her child because the towns citizens fear Pearl is not receiving the proper Christian raising and on a path to sin. ... In the novel, Roger Chillingsworth, the story's antagonist said he was a kind, calm man, and Hester says "that and more." ... So this assumption that the ability to tell right from wron...

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In the novel "The Scarlet Letter," Nathaniel Hawthorne depicts the customs and cultures of the puritan society. ... What these people lack is the true understanding of what valuable lessons the novel really teaches. ... However, throughout the novel, Chillingworth learns to show forgiveness for their sins. The Scarlet Letter is a novel that can teach all high school readers about the effects of their sins. ... If this novel becomes banned from schools, students will lose a true understanding of the past life of the Puritans. ...

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In the novel, Hawthorne gradually releases information regarding the protagonist, Hester Prynne. He initially divulges that Prynne has committed an unspeakable sin, and not until the end of the novel does he fully disclose Prynne's sin. ... The theme of the novel which directly relates with the story may be interpreted as a moral lesson. The novel encourages honesty and emphasizes the point to listen to both sides of an argument, as opposed to following the beliefs of others without any individual judgements. However, the novels greater significance lies within its relation to the modern ...

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Throughout the novel, Hawthorne portrays the tension between Dimmesdale's guilt and the fact that he cannot confess to his sin. ... The conclusion of the novel, however, is a striking deviance from the attitude Dimmesdale has cultivated throughout his internal battle with his guilt. ... The conclusion of the novel is a failure in comparison to the rest of the work, in that it undermines the deep-rooted philosophy Dimmesdale has held about his position. ... The Scarlet Letter is a novel that exemplifies the significance of adherence to Puritan tradition, and the fate of those who deviate...

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There are many images of truth shown in Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter." ... Many of these images show a turning point in the novel, as well. ... In the beginning of the novel, there is a scene in which Hester was forced to stand on the scaffold and have everyone scorn her. ... At one point during the novel, Dimmesdale is so fixed on his sin that it has caused his downfall and worn him away. ... Even in certain passages of the novel, she is shown as being ahead of her times, being born to early is this puritan society. ...

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All of those novels describe real life situations in a fictional story line perfectly. ... In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the novel shows these classes really well. ... Prejudice can be observed throughout the novel by the way the other characters treat Huck. ... In the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim runs away from his slave owner, Miss Watson. ... All three novels are requirement in English III. ...

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Sometimes referred to as "the first symbolic novel to be written in the United States", "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne contains many symbols that are apparent throughout the novel, and reoccur at many different places. While symbols are created, those symbols must be given meaning within their context and, because the context differs, these symbols can vary over time, as seen in this novel. ... The flowers appeared to know it" (194) Pearl also fit in with natural things, including the forest, as seen in many parts of the novel... In the beginning of the novel, the scarlet letter ...

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The letter "A" changes throughout the novel and goes from something evil to something good, in this case being "angel." ... In the novel, Hester flees from her life in Europe, which she didn't like, and moves to America. ... Throughout the novel Hester helps many people out, through her knitting and her help with the poor. ... This letter represents the novel as a whole; it gives the story and characters life. ... A simple mark of shame at first, this mark structures the whole novel, and transforms itself to something good, which in the end helps the major characters decide on their fates...

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In the novel "The Scarlet Letter", the author Nathaneil Hawthorn's depiction of the two male characters, Arthur Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth, emphasizes the moral problems of the seventeenth century puritan society. Hence, their different characters contribute vitally to the plot of the novel. ... At his first appearance in the novel, Hawthorne describes his impressive and skilful preaching and calls to the reader's attention his physical features such as his eyes and his hair. ...

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