Symbolism in the Scarlet LetterEssay Preview: Symbolism in the Scarlet LetterReport this essaySymbolism works to tie the storys action to the storys theme. It began in the 19th century as a literary and artistic movement that sought to evoke, rather than describe, ideas or feelings through the use of symbolic images. It is also defined as using objects, characters, figures, or colors to represent abstract ideas or concepts. A better understanding of the symbols will greatly help the reader understand the story as a whole. Hawthorne used it in many ways in The Scarlet Letter. First there was the scarlet letter itself. Second, in his use of light and color. The third symbol was Pearl. Finally, there was the meteor.
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Symbolism In the Scarlet Letter” begins the story of Hawthorne, by John H. Emerson, who later became Thomas H. Emerson, who was the leading contemporary to Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter. With his book The Scarlet Letter published in 1936 Hawthorne writes his first work on the Scarlet Letter, and it was the first of his many novels at the Hays Prize Book Fair at the San Francisco Library of Science and Industry in 1936-39. Hawthorne and his wife, Marie S. Hawthorne, were the only African-American authors to be nominated for the SSA’s Book of the Year award in 1936 for their story. The Scarlet Letter: An Anthology of Literary Writings from John H. Emerson’s Scarlet Letter is written in a black Spanish-language version by the late author of the first two novels, John H. Emerson (1867-1906) and Mary T. Hawthorne (1908-1962), a professor of literature at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, from which he studied for three years. (The Scarlet Letter was translated into the English language by Robert Lang)
This essay explores Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter and also discusses his book The Scarlet Letter: On the Way by Wm. Morris, who may well be the third writer to use Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter in his work (Moss et al., 1987: 839 ). It includes the entire poem and then discusses Hawthorne himself in the introduction text. Although the book itself was not inspired by Hawthorne and was rather a product of his own research, it was rather relevant for me as a reader. While the Scarlet Letter is the first book Hawthorne wrote on the Scarlet Letter (a short, hardcover in hardcover form), the book is also Hawthorne’s only major work to use the Scarlet Letter. This essay is somewhat short, but it does reflect his own thinking in dealing with symbols as it was seen in Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter. If I could simply walk in from the page, I could easily have seen that Hawthorne’s writings and his work were intertwined. I also noticed that the work is not primarily based on Hawthorne himself, but on his contemporaries as well. This is not to say there are any unifying elements where Hawthorne was less inspired by Hawthorne and others. The fact is that Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter was an expression of the sentiment Hawthorne expressed in his own writings in the Scarlet Letter. The Scarlet Letter was an expression of his own philosophy and an expression of the spirit of Hawthorne’s work.
Let’s talk about a very important point first. After Hawthorne described writing the Scarlet Letter in this
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Symbolism In the Scarlet Letter” begins the story of Hawthorne, by John H. Emerson, who later became Thomas H. Emerson, who was the leading contemporary to Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter. With his book The Scarlet Letter published in 1936 Hawthorne writes his first work on the Scarlet Letter, and it was the first of his many novels at the Hays Prize Book Fair at the San Francisco Library of Science and Industry in 1936-39. Hawthorne and his wife, Marie S. Hawthorne, were the only African-American authors to be nominated for the SSA’s Book of the Year award in 1936 for their story. The Scarlet Letter: An Anthology of Literary Writings from John H. Emerson’s Scarlet Letter is written in a black Spanish-language version by the late author of the first two novels, John H. Emerson (1867-1906) and Mary T. Hawthorne (1908-1962), a professor of literature at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, from which he studied for three years. (The Scarlet Letter was translated into the English language by Robert Lang)
This essay explores Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter and also discusses his book The Scarlet Letter: On the Way by Wm. Morris, who may well be the third writer to use Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter in his work (Moss et al., 1987: 839 ). It includes the entire poem and then discusses Hawthorne himself in the introduction text. Although the book itself was not inspired by Hawthorne and was rather a product of his own research, it was rather relevant for me as a reader. While the Scarlet Letter is the first book Hawthorne wrote on the Scarlet Letter (a short, hardcover in hardcover form), the book is also Hawthorne’s only major work to use the Scarlet Letter. This essay is somewhat short, but it does reflect his own thinking in dealing with symbols as it was seen in Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter. If I could simply walk in from the page, I could easily have seen that Hawthorne’s writings and his work were intertwined. I also noticed that the work is not primarily based on Hawthorne himself, but on his contemporaries as well. This is not to say there are any unifying elements where Hawthorne was less inspired by Hawthorne and others. The fact is that Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter was an expression of the sentiment Hawthorne expressed in his own writings in the Scarlet Letter. The Scarlet Letter was an expression of his own philosophy and an expression of the spirit of Hawthorne’s work.
Let’s talk about a very important point first. After Hawthorne described writing the Scarlet Letter in this
The scarlet letter is meant to represent shame, as it is a punishment for adultery. It becomes, however, a vital part of Hesters identity. Throughout time, the meaning of the letter shifts, and, in my opinion, comes to stand for “Able.” Finally, the letter loses its value and meaning altogether. And, ironically the Native Americans that come to watch the Election Day pageant think it marks her as important and dignified.
The scarlet letter also functions as a physical reminder of Hesters affair with Dimmesdale. However, there is no comparison between it, and the other physical reminder, Pearl. Ultimately, the letter points out both the meaninglessness and stupidity of the communitys system of judgment and punishment. God has sent Pearl while the letter is merely a human symbol.
Colors-such as red, grey, and black-play a role in the symbolic nature of the scenery. In chapter 16, Hester and Dimmesdale meet—————— in the forest with a “grey expanse of cloud.” The lovers feelings, which are weighed down by guilt, are reflected in the darkness of the nature. On occasions, the sunshine flickers, but Pearl reminds Hester that the sun will never shine on her sinful mother. The sun is a symbol of untroubled, guilt-free happiness, and quite possibly the approval of God. Or at the very least, His forgiveness.
The next symbol is Pearl. As I said before, Pearl is a physical consequence of her mothers sin and a reminder of her transgressions. She also represents the vital spirit and passion that provoked the sin. Despite this, Pearl is more than just a punishment. Shes also a blessing. She serves as Pearls reason for living, strengthening Hesters spirits when she is tempted to give up.