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This is a 7 page paper discussing the effective uses of imagery and symbolism Nathaniel Hawthorne uses in his novel “The Scarlet Letter”. Discussions regarding the use of color, nature, strength of character and biblical comparisons are noted in the character development throughout the story especially in the characters of Hester, Pearl, Dimmesdale and Chillingworth.
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colors are obvious in their approach as darkness and evil are often overcome by purity and light. Plainness portrays confinement and vivid colors, life. A great many of his images
are more subtle and ready themselves for debate such as the comparison of Dimmesdale and his confession of his sin on the scaffold could be likened to that of Christ
during the resurrection. The most opportunistic devise used for symbolism is of course the letter "A" itself which was intended to condemning Hester for her sin but is later seen
as a positive symbol for Hester as she proudly displays it upon her chest and symbolizes the strong independent woman that she is rather than have it diminish her in
any way. Natural elements in the novel have different effects upon different characters. The natural forest sometimes reveals the characters as their true selves as in the case of Dimmesdale
where his is not afraid to show his affection for Hester in the natural environment but feels confined to hide his feelings when within site of the community. Chillingworth, on
the other hand, becomes unnatural and wild in his appearance as he gradually becomes consumed with vengeance throughout the story. Pearl and Hester who remain true to themselves throughout the
novel reap the ultimate reward of independence, acceptance and long comfortable lives. From the start of the novel, Hesters emergence from prison with "marked dignity and force of character" (Hawthorne
54) introduces the reader to a remarkable woman who is different from and defiant of the society in which she lives. Her display of the adulterous "A" embroidered on her
chest is transformed into not a symbol of her adultery but more of a symbol of the Puritan control and domination of her society and her refusal to permit herself
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