If the steps and concept of symbolism are then applied to the Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter, we would find a multitude of example of symbols in the characters' lives, objects and the characters themselves. ... Pearl is described as her mother's "treasure" and always being seen with a circle of light surrounding her which shows how the light symbol is shown (Hawthorne 81). ... Seemingly well informed, Pearl explains this occurrence being caused by the fact that "the sunshine does not love her" mother and it is afraid of something on her chest...

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