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Thursday, July 12, 2012
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The highly charged symbolism of The Scarlet Letter is one of its most distinctive features. Discuss the central symbol of the story- the scarlet letter itself. What does it signify? How does it function in the novel? How does its meaning change over time?
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The Scarlett Letter symbolizes "Adultress" and it was Hester's punishment to wear it for life to let everyone know what her sin was and for her to never forget it. It was an ever-present reminder to her and became a part of her daily apparel. Later when she took the letter off for a time in the forest her little Pearl told her to put it back on because it was part of her mother and she hadn't seen her mother with it off before. Later, the "A" I believe became more of a symbol of "Angel" because of all the good deeds that Hester did for everyone over so many years.
It was supposed to be a punishment- something to humiliate and seperate her. I think she took it strongly and turned it into a source of repentance and strength.
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