By sending yonder dark and terrible old man, to keep the torture always at red-heat!" ... Pearl knows that Dimmsdale will not be seen holding her hand in the public eye and this bothers her. ... Pearl, is often identified with the color red, which Waggoner identifies as evil. ... The letter itself is red, which at first glance would seem to confirm Mr. Waggoner's theory that red in the story is a representation of evil. ...
It seemed to me "the reader may smile, but must not doubt my word "it seemed to me, then, that I experienced a sensation not altogether physical, yet almost so, as of burning heat, and as if the letter were not of red cloth, but red-hot iron. ... A red cloth can last forever if treated and stored properly but not all of the manifestations of the scarlet letter will last forever. ... "The physician advanced directly in front of his patient, laid his hand upon his bosom, and thrust aside the vestment, that hitherto had always covered it even from the professional eye. ... "We impu...
" looking upward to the zenith, beheld there the appearance of an immense letter, the letter A, marked out in lines of dull red light."" (143) The appearance of an A shaped meteor was important to the story. ... Having Pearl point to the scarlet letter and then toward the heart of Dimmesdale illustrates the significance of his sin to the public eye of the Puritans. ...
Since Hester decided to stay in her town even though she was given the option of moving away, as an attempted of redemption she stayed at the eye of where she could face all of her guilt and humility. ... This rose bush attracts Pearl, as she [began] to cry for a red rose while Hester tries calming her down (73). ...
Character Analysis: Hester Prynne The novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was an objective description of the life of Hester Prynne, who is an adulteress. The novel does not go into specific details of the thoughts of the woman except to describe her character. Throughout the novel she ...
Devin McNamara American Lit 10/30/03 Character Analysis: Hester Prynne The novel The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne was an objective description of the life of Hester Prynne, who is an adulteress. The novel does not go into specific details of the thoughts of the woman except to describe ...
The Scarlet Letter is a book revealing lives of sin, social identity, and humanity. The story displays some of the darkest elements of the human soul: guilt, revenge, and evil. With its complex, emotional plot and its rich symbolism, this masterpiece has become a highly prized classic in American li...
Hawthorne's Portrayal of Puritanical Hypocrisy Throughout time, there have been many great American novelists and short story writers. To some, Nathaniel Hawthorne has earned both of these titles. From writing several successful novels, and many short stories, Hawthorne has introduced the way of...
