Jillian Kurland
Mrs. Carroll
English H/Block 8
April 21, 2023
The Scarlet Letter Theme “She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom.” This striking quote is derived from the classic novel written by Nathanial Hawthorne named “The Scarlet Letter”. The main character’s name is Hester Prynne. She is a woman during the times of the Salem witch trials accused of adultery. Hester’s sin convicts her and her daughter to be sent away and stripped of most freedoms. Eventually, Hester’s punishment ceases and Hester is finally free. Thus, the quote “She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom” undoubtedly exhibits how it represents the most crucial theme in the novel through the author’s use of style and figurative language. To