Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne contains abundant symbolism, which is used to unify the novel and add deeper meaning. ... This in turn causes the Puritan view of her letter "A" to change from adultery to ability. ... In the center of the novel's action, a meteor passes across the sky in the shape of the letter "A". ... (Bloom 91-92) Pearl is also greatly affected by the scarlet letter, but in another way. ... (Novelguide) Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbols very well in his novel The Scarlet Letter. ...

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The Scarlet Letter To the naked eye, the story of The Scarlet Letter appears to just be a well-written love story within a puritan society full of unexpected flips and turns. Upon closer examination, The Scarlet Letter is really filled with obsession, guilt, and morals. ... Hawthorne's ultimate theme in The Scarlet Letter is vengeance amongst all of mankind. ... The breathtaking letter had now become a part of her. ... Pearl was just a smaller version of the scarlet letter. ...

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The Metamorphosis of Dimmesdale in The Scarlet Letter In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there are many characters that transform; one of them is Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale. ... He also clutches his chest a lot in away that reminds Pearl of her mother, Hester's scarlet letter "A" By this point in time Hester Prynne's husband has found out about Dimmesdale's secret and has been tormenting Dimmesdale with it. ... In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Dimmesdale makes many changes - especially at the scaffold scenes. ...

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The Scarlet A Multiple meanings and discussion providing insight into the letter The letter "A" was to be worn as a punishment, to be worn in shame, to be worn as "adulteress." ... The letter begins to represent the hidden shame of the community. ... Only Hester herself felt the letter on her chest. ... Hester and her scarlet letter never achieve simplicity. ... While the actual meanings of the letter A are main points, it is also important to recognize the burning color of the letter that appears on Hester. ...

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They force Hester to wear a scarlet letter A on her chest as a constant reminder of her wrongdoing, and she soon becomes the model for sin throughout the town. ... Due to Hesters adultery and her scarlet letter, the townsfolk become increasingly judgemental and intolerant towards her. ... It is because of the stain which that letter indicates, that we would transfer thy child to other hands. ... In the end, The Scarlet Letter demonstrates the power religion has over people. ... The bottom line is that religion will always be a problem in society, and The Scarlet Letter shows that in full....

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According to Anne Marie MacNamara, Arthur Dimmesdale in The Scarlet Letter goes through several stages of spiritual growth; preparation, communication, transformation and finally revelation. To further understand why Dimmesdale is so hard on himself we must first Learn a little back ground on ...

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