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The Scarlet Letter: Symbolism
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Symbolism in literature is the deepness and hidden meaning in a piece of
work. It is often used to represent a moral or religious belief or value.
Without symbolism literature is just a bunch of meaningless words on paper. The
most symbolic piece of work in American Literature is Nathaniel Hawtho ....
Middle of essay ....ore she arranges some grass in
the form of an A on her own breast. But one of the most important A's is one
the spectators see burnt on Dimmesdale's chest.
The letter A also has a variety of meanings. Originally standing for the
sin of adultery it has a different meaning for each character. The Puritan
community considers the letter a mark of just punishment. Hester sees the
letter as a symbol of unjust humiliation. Dimmesdale sees the A as a reminder
of his own guilt. Chillingworth s.... |
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