Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter, is a classic tale of human frailty and sin and the hardships that are caused by a single mistake. ... The author, at no point, "stretched" or exaggerated a situation, but instead left it for the reader to decide. ... Hawthorne speaks directly to the reader, writing, "The reader may chose among these theories (p. 235). In doing this, I could see the uncertainty and the author's desire for the reader to decide. ... Also, Hawthorne's figurative style and his insight into the characters is shown. ...

• Word Count: 1296
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The use of light and dark is frequently used to represent good and evil, in the novel The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The literary theme light versus dark is used by many authors to depict strong feelings in a story. ... The author could use a bright and sunny day to create the mood, in this case, peaceful, loving and happy. ... Nathaniel Hawthorne uses the dark imagery many times in this novel. ... In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, the literary theme light versus dark plays a very important role. ...

• Word Count: 1649
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, uses a twisted physician, a minister, and a very independent character to express the theme of revenge among his three main characters. ... Hawthorne's ultimate theme in The Scarlet Letter is vengeance amongst all of mankind. ... (Hawthorne 50). ... Although the strictly religious community was full of straightedge, godly people, they also contributed to Hawthorne's theme of revenge. ... Instead, Hawthorne has them continually shaming Hester from cover to cover of the novel for her sin. ...

• Word Count: 1480
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, uses a twisted physician, a minister, and a very independent character to express the theme of revenge among his three main characters. ... Hawthorne's ultimate theme in The Scarlet Letter is vengeance amongst all of mankind. ... (Hawthorne 50). ... Although the strictly religious community was full of straightedge, godly people, they also contributed to Hawthorne's theme of revenge. ... Instead, Hawthorne has them continually shaming Hester from cover to cover of the novel for her sin. ...

• Word Count: 1589
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author attempts to show the way society casts out individuals simply because their ideas and deeds differ from the common values. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses Hester Prynne to symbolize that those who challenge social conformities can benefit society as a whole. ...

• Word Count: 1521
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School