The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a classic novel that examines the theme of guilt, sin and redemption. Hawthorne explores how one’s actions can have long-lasting repercussions on their life and those around them. The novel follows protagonist Hester Prynne who is publicly shamed for committing adultery in Puritan…

Introduction A Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel about a woman who is publicly humiliated after she is caught having an affair. The novel explores themes of sin, forgiveness, and redemption. Hawthorne uses symbols to communicate these themes, such as the scarlet letter itself and the character of Pearl….

To begin with, it is important to state that ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of the most addictive books that I have ever read. From a personal perspective, I have never been intrigued by books that have romance as the main theme and in the same regard,…

For as long as we endeavor to exist in this sort of reality, people are bounded one way or another. As perplexing as it may sound, early human race thrives on restrictions that they themselves created to promote peace among themselves. As the generations passed, such limitations had been subjected…

The story by Kate Chopin revolves around a character known as Désirée Valmondé. The family of Valmondé adopted her when she was abandoned by the roadside. The adoptive parents loved her. Later, she fell in love with Armand, a man from a wealthy family. Because of the immense love that…

When Nathanial Hawthorne wrote The Scarlet Letter, it was the middle of the nineteenth century and the strictly Puritan ideas he centers his book upon had ceased to exist in large measure within his community. The story is set in a time centuries earlier when the colonies were ruled by…

There are several different accounts of what happened in the marketplace. Majority of the witnesses claim they saw the scarlet letter upon Dimmesdale’s bosom. Others believe this emblem embodies the torture that the minister inflicted upon himself. What’s more, there are those who claim that Dimmesdale’s demise is a parable…

After Dimmesdale’s sermon on Election Day, the congregation leaves his powerful words inspired the church. This marks Dimmesdale’s most triumphant moment in his public life. The crowd is highly excited as the people pay tribute to the minister. Not long afterward, the jubilation reduces to a murmur as Dimmesdale begins…

The procession starts while Hester is still thinking about Chillingworth’s smile. The soldiers arrive followed by political figures and finally, Dimmesdale himself. He is exhibiting great energy and a strong sense of purpose. The chapter focuses on how Hester reacts to Dimmesdale. He now seems so far from the person…

Hester and her daughter make their way to the marketplace. They want to witness the procession and celebrations accompanying the assumption of office by elected officials. Hester is thinking about their plan with Dimmesdale to leave Boston together and once again begin a new life as a woman. As she…