One work of literature that I feel truly does illuminate several of these great quests is The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. ... This woman has committed the sin of adultery and is forced to wear a scarlet A upon her bosom to constantly remind her and the rest of the community of her terrible sin. ... After Dimmesdale's death, he was thought of as a strong and honorable man, while Hester , still adorning the scarlet letter was looked upon with sorrow, as someone who has gone through tough times. ... The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is undeniably one of the best novel...

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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. ... From the moment Hester Prynne is introduced into the plot of The Scarlet Letter in chapter 2, "The Marketplace", the reader realizes she is very prideful and strong. ... Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. ... ˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can escape shame and ridicule but chooses to stay and suffer. ... This quote not only illustrates Hester&...

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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. ... From the moment Hester Prynne is introduced into the plot of The Scarlet Letter in chapter 2, "The Marketplace", the reader realizes she is very prideful and strong. ... Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. ... ˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can escape shame and ridicule but chooses to stay and suffer. ......

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