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How Does Nathaniel Hawthorne Use Symbols In The Scarlet Letter

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In The Scarlett Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne, the author, uses symbolism to prove that even in the darkest places, hope can exist and can survive even the gravest of dangers. In the beginning of the story, Hawthorne establishes a barren and desolate mood. Some examples of this are when he describes the clothing of the men and women involved in the story as “sad-coloured garments'' as well as when he speaks about the prison’s “gloomy front.” (Hawthorne 1 -& 13). The “sad-coloured garments” bring forth a desolate mood with no vibrance or visible happiness, along with the prison being described as “gloomy.” After this, Hawthorne focuses our attention on a single rose bush, which is portrayed as a symbol of hope in the story. We can see this as
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