Scarlet Letter Fear Quotes

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“What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.” The quote centers on a favorable type of fear as so does Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, The Crucible, and The Scarlet Letter. Although fear is perceived as a negative emotion it is an essential component for positive behavior and a catalyst for righteous actions.
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God purpose revolves against horrifying christians on the horrors of hell and creating an urgent inceptive to be forgiven from all sins committed. The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter take place during the Massachusetts colony in North America and display outcomes of confessions specifically on adultery.
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But, rather that this be negative, again Hester uses her motivation of fear to raise her daughter well in order for her to find her own sunshine as she states. Society views fear as a bad component in one’s life but once a character uses it to their benefit it changes the plot.”In a moment, however, wisely judging that one token of her shame would but poorly serve to hide another, she took the baby on her arm, and, with a burning blush, and yet a haughty smile, and a glance that would not be abashed, looked around at her townspeople and neighbors.” Hester accepts the blame the community have put on her and even though she shows fear it will be a motivation to change for her daughter. Hester as a mother tends to want to nurture her daughter the best of her ability but for that she must confront her fear of her past

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