Optimism In Scarlet Letter

A; one letter containing many meanings. From adultery to able, the letter A in The Scarlet Letter, transforms into a symbol of shame, to a symbol of strength and grace. The meaning of the letter has changed from the beginning of the novel, to the end of the novel for the better. Through Hester transforming into a humble women, the society began to erase their views of her being a criminal, and now view her as a person “who is so kind to the poor, so helpful to the sick…” Hester Prynne now wears this letter proudly on her bosom, and it became a part of her. Not only does Hester wear a letter, but everyone wears one, whether it is good or bad, visible or not. A letter that describes me would be, O standing for the word Optimistic. Disposition …show more content…
Nothing can be done without hope and confidence,” stated by Helen Keller. Hope and confidence are words that can describe an optimist, and being optimistic leads to success. Being optimistic is one of the most benefiting things a person could do for themselves. Not only does optimism improve someone’s lifestyle through making them a happier person, it can protect against depression and brings stress levels down. Positive thinking is what leads to a positive change in life. If I thought negatively all the time, then the outcome of me being a happy person in the future is slim. If I think positive now, then I will create a habit of looking at things positively which will benefit me when I reach difficult situations in the future. The outcome of things are based on how a person approaches the task, for example if I were to take a test and I think that I am going to do horrible, then I will not do well. However, if I have a positive mindset and believe that I can do well, then I am most likely going to do better compared to the situation where I’m thinking negatively. Optimism is the basis for leading a successful life, a person can only be successful both mentally and physically if they have a positive outlook on the …show more content…
The letter could be a way of life or even just a personality trait. No matter the letter, every person can be identified through the significance of it. Hester is identified as an adulterer, through the scarlet letter on her bosom, which holds the deeper meaning of guilt and shame put upon Hester. Initially, the letter was meant to shame her however, due to Hester’s willingness to help others, the meaning of the A turns into “able”. As a result of this letter being placed on Hester, her once warm and confident personality turned into sorrow. This letter shaped the way Hester grew as a character, as well as Hester also changing the meaning of the letter for the better. In relation to my letter O, Optimism shapes who I am. I want to live an optimistic life, and this letter could benefit me greatly. I believe that being an optimist will change who I am as a person in a positive way, and lead me to a life of not only full of happiness but