Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Writers of literature, curiously those in the musical style of stories, used different types of themes and symbolisms to represent an idea and concept that is not directly mentioned by the writer. Most themes especi all in all toldy about life, human nature and society are implied rather than explicitly stated. Its the writers choice if he or she would want to use figures, objects or characters to illustrate an abstract idea to urinate various realizations on the part of the readers. The aesthetics of literature depends on how the writer seamlessly and creatively associates symbolisms to the themes of the written report.In the layer Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, he used the title as a symbol itself, the characters, and the biblical allusions as a point of comparison to the consequences of sins happened in the story. The Scarlet garner is used as a significant symbolism of shame that often identify the main protagonist, Hester. The garner word in the story functions as the reminder of her sin. Hesters adultery receives harsh judgment and revenge from the self righteous puritan comm whizz. Her sin excludes her in the society or in a pattern known as unity versus exclusion in literature.Hester single mistake in the past do her an outcast who automatically scattered her from ordinary social interaction. In the beginning of the story in the episode of the crown of thornsetplace, the scarlet earn was so fantastically embroidered and illuminated upon her bosom. It had the effect of the spell, taking her out in the ordinary relations with humanity, and enclosing her in a sphere by herself (Robinson 104). Here, Hawthorne already revealed how the scarlet letter symbolizes Hesters authenticity as a character and fate.The letter becomes the object of severe and universal observation in the prude society (Robinson 114). yet, Hesters presence in the crowd had been of such deep social interest not because of her as a character but because of what the scarlet letter says about her past (Robinson 138). The Scarlet Letter symbolizes the communitys system of judgment and punishment that greatly used symbols and externals to question ones morality. The scarlet letter in the story is a figurative thing intended to represent sin and a mark of shame.This figurative object went to her later on the adultery she committed with Dimmesdale. The setting of the story belonged to a Puritan community who strictly follows the standard of morality. Hesters adultery from this kind of society received harsh judgment and retaliation from the Puritan community. Despite the painful judgment, Hester chose to stay in the community because running away would be an credit of societys power over her. Scarlet Letter embodies Hesters identity that was determined to create her own personal identity rather than allowing others to determine it for her.She chose not to conform to the societys rules and standard. She knows deep inside that she is more than her sins. Her sins were all part of her but the journey of life still continues. Scarlet Letter illustrates Hesters acceptance of her sins. She admitted though that the letter is a mark of shame but removing the letter or running away would be an acknowledgment of societys power over her. Hester was a symbol for hope, restoration and transformation. The judgmental community unconsciously transform and challenged her character to be compassionate and capable woman.Her pains made humble. Her innate good nature was in full expressed from her challenging yet sorrowful faith. The scarlet letter as a symbolism is all in connection to the twists and turns of the story as well as to the character. Pearl, Hesters daughter also detect that, her mother wear a scarlet letter among all the grown up women in the community. set out, said the little Pearl, the sunshine does not love you. It runs away and hides itself, because it is afraid of something on your bosom It entrusting not flee from me, f or I wear nothing on my bosom yet Nor ever will my child, I hope, said Hester. And why not mother? asked Pearl, stopping short Will it not come of its accord, when I am a grown woman? (Robinson). In this conversation, it highlights the reality that the scarlet letter is intended to represent sin and Pearl as a child doesnt fully stab her mothers peculiar situation. Pearls innocent and pointed questions create suspense since it makes the characters feel uncomfortable. Moreover her character illustrates perception and honesty that separates her from the corrupt minds of the adulthood.Pearls innocent questions motivated those people some her to think and to reflect on the truths that are often overlooked. Pearl herself is the embodiment of the scarlet letter and Hester consequently clothes her in a beautiful dress of scarlet, embroidered with gold thread, just like the scarlet letter upon Hesters bosom (Robinson). Pearl illegitimacy in the story and as a product of sin enigmatica lly takes the consequences of her parents guilt. The story of the The Scarlet Letter can be compared to some of the stories mentioned in the Old Testament.The plot word picture the extreme portrayal of Puritanism can be compared to the way old people from the Bible regard shame, rules and order. just now like Adam and Eve, Hester and Dimmesdales sins particularly adultery separated them from the divine and community (the way Puritan community perceives it). Sins excluded and alienated them in the society. Dimmesdale and Hesters state of sinfulness led them to personal growth, sympathy and guessing about human nature and larger moral questions.At the end, the inner wisdom that Hester accumulated from the judgmental community greatly benefited her character and sense of individuality. The scarlet letter for Hester according to Nathaniel Hawthorne in one of his interviews after the creation of this wonderful story was her passport into regions where other women dared not to tread. S hame, Despair, Solitude These had been her teachersstern and wild onesand they had made her strong, but taught her much amiss. Though the setting happened during Puritan community but the themes are timeless- judgmental society, personal responsibility and unconformity.