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In the fiction story, “The Scarlet Letter”, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, numerous symbols are used to give depth and meaning to the story and its characters. ...
Seen as the living representation of the scarlet letter, and the one who will present the moral of the story, Hester’s baby, Pearl, is also a symbol. Hester dresses up Pearl, much like she decorated the scarlet letter, magnificently, making both Pearl and the letter beautiful “ornaments”. ... After Hester’s meeting with Dimmesdale in the forest (Chapter 16), and their mutual decision to the town leave together, Hester tears off the letter and is instantly bathed in sunshine.
Approximate Word count = 439 Approximate Pages = 1.8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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