The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a captivating novel that expresses numerous themes by including various symbols. Hawthorne chooses these symbols and describes them immensely to provide a clear connection to the plot. Several themes and images he explain throughout the book include Pearl, the meteor, the idea of sunlight versus darkness, revenge, and forgiveness. An important and strong symbol is the scarlet letter itself. As a prominent detail to the novel, the letter connects with the theme of Hester’s wholehearted identity versus what society originally thinks of her. In the beginning of the book, Hester wears a scarlet letter upon her chest to make herself known as an adulterist. Towards the end, many believe the letter has
