The Scarlet Letter is a book revealing lives of sin, social identity, and humanity. ... The townsman then tells of Hester's sin, having an affair, and her punishment, to forever wear a scarlet letter on her breast as an eternal reminder of shame. ... They proclaim her sin and pressure her to reveal the identity of her illegal child's father. ... Pearl is a symbol in the story; she is Hester's salvation, pride, and joy, and also acts as an eternal reminder of Hester's sin. ...

• Word Count: 3653
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School