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6 pages in length. The element of punishment in Dante's Inferno as compared with and contrasted to Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is made markedly different by virtue of their respective eras. That Dante's second circle places infidelity in such an inconsequential atmosphere speaks to the fact that he looked upon sexual pleasures as being interwoven with love, a very powerful entity that possessed a great deal of influence over the writer. Dante was significantly more forgiving of such indiscretions than the characters in Hawthorne's story, inasmuch as Minos takes pity upon a swirling mass of two souls who tell him of their true love for each other, admitting that this love was at the expense of another person. The townspeople in The Scarlet Letter, however, have no tolerance whatsoever with regard to infidelity and make their disapproval known in a considerably obvious and humiliating manner. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Dantes second circle places infidelity in such an inconsequential atmosphere speaks to the fact that he looked upon sexual pleasures as being interwoven with love, a very powerful entity that
possessed a great deal of influence over the writer. Dante was significantly more forgiving of such indiscretions than the characters in Hawthornes story, inasmuch as Minos takes pity upon
a swirling mass of two souls who tell him of their true love for each other, admitting that this love was at the expense of another person. The judgmental
townspeople in The Scarlet Letter, however, have no tolerance whatsoever with regard to infidelity and make their disapproval known in a considerably obvious and humiliating manner. Dantes seemingly lighthearted approach
to lustful actions is indicative of his Hawthornes unrivaled ability to reveal the "truths about the human condition" (Nathaniel Hawthorne: Philosophy And Perspectives) is unlike any other before him;
the unique manner in which he addresses the various nuances of humankind is truly groundbreaking for its era. Particularly evident in Hawthornes work is the concentration he gave to
the "evil in every human heart" (Nathaniel Hawthorne: Philosophy And Perspectives). The Scarlet Letter is filled with symbolism that clearly represents the manner in which both people and society
are viewed. The very basis of the story is perhaps the biggest symbol, where Hester Prynne is forced to wear a red "A" on her person so everyone is
privy to the fact that she committed adultery, specifically representing the "recurring idea of isolation, the sense of secrecy in mens bosoms" (Hawthorne PG).
Additionally, the "A" blazoned upon Hesters frock in The Scarlet Letter symbolically represents more than adultery; it also stands for the angels appearance after death, as well as her
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