One work of literature that I feel truly does illuminate several of these great quests is The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne. ... To display these, the author uses several literary elements and techniques including characterization and mood. The author thoroughly describes every aspect of the character's thoughts and feelings which makes it seem as if you really know the characters. Another technique that Hawthorne used was theme. ... The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is undeniably one of the best novels ever written. ...

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