Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter Pearl is a great example of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter. ... According to chuckii.com "Hester's child, is symbolic of changing Puritan society." Pearl changes the puritan society because she is the outcome of the scarlet letter, and was rebellious to the Puritan way of life but not evil. ... On page 41 of The Scarlet Letter, when Rev. ... Hester and Arthur are sinners but not as bad as Chillinworth, because he has "violated in cold blood" which, is according to Puritan society (Encarta) is an unpardonable sin. ...

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In the Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the use of symbols highlights the similarities and differences between the Puritans and today's society. ... The symbols used in this book are the scarlet letter, Pearl, and the rosebush next to the rusted prison door. The scarlet letter was a stigma worn by someone who had committed a sinful act many Puritan settlements. ... (p. 47) This says that while the Puritans wanted to build a perfect society, one of the first things they built was a prison for criminals. ... The symbols used in this book are the scarlet letter, Pearl, and t...

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A Dissection of the Various Insignias Present within Masterpieces of the Written Word and Film The Scarlet Letter, The Scarlet Letter (movie version), and Chocolat all contain a conspicuous amount of symbolism that is peppered throughout these works. ... The Scarlet Letter offers four distinct symbols: the scarlet letter, the meteor, Pearl, and the rosebush next to the prison door. The scarlet letter is definitely the most pronounced symbol within this novel. ... Although, as the novel continues, it metamorphoses from an indication of deviation from Puritanism to a representation of good dee...

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"The Scarlet Letter" Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote "The Scarlet Letter" in 1850 in the highly religious area of New England. ... "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne has many different themes contained in the novel, but the themes of Puritanism vs. ... The Scarlet Letter is chock full of symbolism. ... The Scarlet Letter is wrapped in a deluge of allegorical theories and philosophies. ... Hester, once looked at as a beautiful woman is no longer looked in the same light in society, and in the mirror, "she seemed absolutely hidden behind it (the scarlet letter)." ...

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Even though one cannot expect Pearl to be easily accepted into the Puritan society because of what her mother did and the shame she brought to herself, Pearl herself completely rejects the Puritan community. ... For example, the suit of armour enlarges the reflection of the scarlet letter. ... Besides having to wear the scarlet letter on her chest, the only physical thing that remains from Hesters sin is Pearl. In the novel, she is nothing more than the scarlet letter personified that Hawthorne introduced as a character (Daniels). ... In The Scarlet Letter, although Pearl is represented as a c...

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"The Scarlet Letter," is one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's most eminent masterpieces. ... The girl is the bad result of the adultery between her parents, who can be considered as the symbol of the sin and scarlet letter. ... Hester dresses up Pearl to look nice just like she does to the scarlet letter itself. ... "(p177) Pearl's capriciousness and wild is the expression of her mother's anger about puritan society hidden in the heart. ... In addition, these actions are regarded as Hester and Hawthorne's dissatisfaction about the brutal laws in the puritan society. ...

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The Scarlet Letter: Essay (4) The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is wholly symbolic. ... Amidst the stern, grey, Puritans she stood out like a star does in the night, sky, both personality wise and physically. ... Despite the infamy it took to sew the letter, Hester did not let it get to her. About seven years after receiving the letter Hester was not so callously looked down upon. ... In contrast, Hester not only prevailed but also grew stronger as a result of wearing the scarlet letter, and became a shining star amidst the dark sky of society. ...

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Pearl, is an effective and dynamic character in, "The Scarlet Letter." ... "But the first object of which Pearl seemed to become aware was the scarlet letter on Hester's bosom! ... In the final chapters of The Scarlet Letter, Pearl gains knowledge far beyond her years. ... Because of Pearl's banishment from Puritan society, she was subjected to another way of life, and her wildness and peculiarity is a direct product of her dynamic change throughout the novel. Her character acts as a mysterious and interesting symbol in, "The Scarlet Letter." ...

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For example, he utilizes imagery to convey that Dimmesdale can represent Puritan Society rather than the round character that can be seen on the surface level. ... Through this imagery that parallels Dimmesdale to Jesus Christ, we can see that Dimmesdale represents a Christ figure for the Puritan society, and Hawthorne uses this to criticize Puritan society. So, through the symbols of hypocrisy, Christ, and The Scarlet Letter we can see that Hawthorne uses Dimmesdale as a symbolic character of Puritan society, rather than the personal character that is seen without looking into Hawthorne'...

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