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The Scarlet Letter - Plant Ima
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Throughout the novel, Hawthorne uses plant imagery to symbolize both the negative and positive character traits and to set the mood of the novel. The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne takes place during the age of Puritanism in Boston where a young and attractive Puritan woman commits adultery ....
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....he heart with sin and guilt. Moreover, �the black flower of civilized society� (45-46) refers to the Puritans harsh attitude towards sinners as they view Hester�s punishment. Most importantly, the imagery used with leaves allows for different interpretations. �Thou shalt forgive me! cried Hester, flinging herself on the fallen leaves beside him [Dimmesdale]� (178) illustrates that Hester begs natures� forgiveness for her sin by falling on the leaves. Similarly, Hester �threw it [the scarlet lett.... |
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