1. PSYCHOANALYSIS OF THE SCARLET
The forest in this case represents the subconscious mind of the Puritan society because to them the forest is the place of the devil and witches. ... "It straggled onward into the mystery of the primeval forest. ... However, the forest to Hester is like a lolly-pop to small child's eyes. The rumors and accusations fly about the happenings of a group of women in the forest. ... Canst thou deem it, Hester, a consolation, that I must stand up in my pulpit, and meet so many eyes turned upward to my face, as if the light of heaven were beaming from it! ...
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