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Hester's Symbolism In The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne

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In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne the symbol of the A on Hester’s bosom differentiates throughout the entire novel. Hester is given the A on her bosom due to her act of adultery. The letter has set many statements and feelings among all people who encounter it. Hawthorne displays four different points of view, including his own, in order to emphasize the transitions of the bright, scarlet letter. As Hester is first introduced to the villagers after giving birth, she is up on the scaffold. A group of judgemental, old ladies are attacking Hester. Throughout time Hester’s A represents “able” in the eye of the village. Although Hester dedicates her time and effort she is still “....as much alone as if she inhabited another sphere..”
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