Hawthorne describes the forest as secret and somber, a temptation to the subconscious mind of Hester Prynne. ... Just like the forest, the subconscious mind is dark, secretive, and extremely private. ... Since the Puritan woman share the same desires as Hester does subconsciously, they too would probably give in to their id if they were under the same circumstances as Hester. ... Mine burns in secret!... I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am! ...

• Word Count: 1596
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne describes the forest as secret and somber, a temptation to the subconscious mind of Hester Prynne. ... Just like the forest, the subconscious mind is dark, secretive, and extremely private. ... Since the Puritan woman share the same desires as Hester does subconsciously, they too would probably give in to their id if they were under the same circumstances as Hester. ... Mine burns in secret!... I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am! ...

• Word Count: 1599
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School