1. Romanticism and Realism in The Scarlet Letter
For example, the most frequent symbol in the novel is the scarlet letter 'A' itself, where it is a symbol of different things throughout the novel. ... Therefore, it is a symbol of sin and shame. ... The forest symbolises both good and evil, where nature manifests truth and freedom, yet can be dark, foreboding and evil. ... This rosebush is a powerful symbol of survival as it has survived. ... Thus, he turns to an evil person and becomes the villain in the novel. ...
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