With its complex, emotional plot and its rich symbolism, this masterpiece has become a highly prized classic in American literature. ... The crowd watches as a beautiful young woman, Hester Prynne, steps out of the prison threshold into the sunshine, carrying a young infant in her arms. ... They proclaim her sin and pressure her to reveal the identity of her illegal child's father. ... They stood in the noon of that strange and solemn splendour, as if it were the light that is to reveal all secrets, and the daybreak that shall unite all who belong to one another."   ... The citizen...

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

Our topic is built around symbolism. ... They glorify culture and reject Nature. ... They admire it, and even worship it. Furthermore, they believe that Nature is the only place where the individual regains his happiness. ...

• Word Count: 9442
• Approx Pages: 38
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School