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Honesty And Forgiveness In The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne

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With the right attitude, almost any wrongdoing can be fixed. The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel that exemplifies this idea. Initially, the meaning of the scarlet letter is adultery, and is used to shame Hester. Through her experience of this, she stays true to herself and makes an effort to do good. The interpretation eventually shifts to “Able”. The change in meaning of the Scarlet Letter contributes to the themes of honesty and forgiveness Hester is on the scaffold in front of everyone while the narrator describes her appearance. Specifically noting that the scarlet letter is removing her from “ordinary relations with humanity” (Hawthorne 81). This is the initial drive for Hester to stay honest to herself. This
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