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Hawthorne objectifies a main character in his novel The Scarlet Letter, which takes place in a 17th century Puritan society. In this work, Hester Prynne receives the sinful scarlet letter A after giving birth to a child, Pearl; as a result, the town ostracizes Hester largely because she refuses to disclose the father’s name. Always by her mother’s side, the wild and mysterious Pearl becomes the living version of her mother’s letter. Pearl’s connection to others sparks two transformations, first…

The Scarlet Letter Draft “All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity”-James Fenimore Cooper. Throughout the Romantic novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne establishes the idea individuality and conformity and how it defines one’s identity. By utilizing a cast of characters such as the young adultress, Hester Prynne and her secret…

Hester Prynne, the main character in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, is a classic instance of somebody who dared to break the traditions of Puritan society. Hester does so by committing adultery, having an affair with somebody other than her husband. Hester is positively affected by the societal doctrines in her life because, even though she has to suffer discrimination from the rest of the Puritans by wearing a scarlet letter and being isolated, she ultimately breaks free from the…

that directs the social condition, not vice versa." Society changes based on the people in it, it adapts to the needs of the people in it, not the opposite. Society will not revolt against anyone unless they are given reason to do so. In The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the actions that each of the characters commits appears to be controlled by society, but the reality is exactly the opposite. Hester 's view of the sin she had committed, Pearl 's unwillingness to socialize with…

Light and Freedom According to Greek Historian Thucydides, “The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage”. An integral part of one’s thoughts and human nature is to obtain freedom. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter is a prime example of this driving force in human nature. Both Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale have flaws that they find ways to conceal, but realize that their attitudes will lead to their demise. Dimmesdale, a minister of the church,…

Sin in the Scarlet Letter: The Use of Masks and Secrecy Vs. Open Confession “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” (Proverbs: 28) These words embody the underlying morals of The Scarlet Letter, an American novel published in 1850, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The Scarlet Letter presents the unfortunate situation of Hester Prynne, an adulteress in a Puritan community. Hester’s husband, Roger Chillingworth, seeks revenge…

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel that takes place in seventeenth-century Boston, a Puritan settlement at the time, which revolved around the Bible and attending church. Hester Prynne lives in this Puritan society and she violates the rule forbidding adultery, which is also one of the Ten Commandments. Hester gives birth to her daughter, Pearl, and soon after, she is released from prison to be publicly shamed on the scaffold by the people of Boston. This is the first time the…

In The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, it is debated as to whether Arthur Dimmesdale acted out of bravery or cowardice. The book, if one were to delve deeper into the text, reveals that Dimmesdale is not a valiant man, but rather an abashed one. From the beginning, Arthur Dimmesdale is aware of the power that he holds over those who idolize him. He hides behind his holy position, misuses it, and commits adultery with Hester Prynn, a god-fearing woman who fell into his grasp. However,…

As the use of social media increases, it is difficult for people to cover up their mistakes because past information can be easily brought up. Just one wrong action can lead to a ruined reputation, career, and relationship. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne commits adultery with her minister Arthur Dimmesdale. Their sin gets discovered when Hester gives birth to her daughter Pearl. Once her act of sin becomes public knowledge, Hester has to live the rest of her life in…

strength, but almost always, their owners tend to grow out of them. Pearl becomes the special something to her parents, Hester Prynne and Reverend Dimmesdale, in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Born out of wedlock, Pearl is the reason that her Puritan community marks her mother with the scarlet letter A. However, she also steers others toward the truth throughout the novel, becoming an impetus for Dimmesdale’s regeneration. The three landmark scaffold scenes are what delineate Pearl 's…