Syntax In Boston Jail

Through a single independent clause, it is simply stated Hester is no longer confined in prison. However, her freedom is not that simple, due to her decision to stay in the community she is still confined within the puritan model of society. The syntax here used signifies that Hester being free from the prison is a small action and simple in the grand scheme of things. Thus, the syntax makes a subtle comment that Hester is to endure a much harsher form of confinement now within her community as she will be the target of shaming and pearl, who is the last thing she truly holds onto in her life, will feel the harsh consequences of Hester’s shame.

Through the use of a single independent clause and several subordinate clauses the prison-house’s details and location is revealed. It is stated that this first prison of Boston prison was built near where the founders had built the first burial ground. The syntax also shows how the location of this prison was made to be very specific and therefore of importance to the community. This may imply that despite America being this symbol of freedom for the colonials. A prison was needed to be …show more content…
The syntax introduces two characters whom are described in the same parallel sentence structures, yet these two characters are described quite differently. These men also play a large significance in Hester’s life where Chillingworth is her legal husband and Dimmesdale is the man who Hester had the affair with and caused her to be known as the sin within her community. Thus, this syntax introduces these two characters in a parallel fashion who play very significant roles in Hester’s life, yet despite being in the same room with each other both men are oblivious to the other’s relationship with Hester. Therefore this parallel structure subtly conveys that these two men share a significant aspect in