What is a symbol? A symbol is sign or representation of something i.e. a dove represents peace. In the novel, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is full of symbolism throughout. Every chapter and page has symbolism. The three most important symbols in the novel are the scarlet letter, the rose bush and pearl.
The most important symbol is the scarlet letter. The scarlet letter is a brilliantly decorated letter A that was sown and is worn by Hester Prynne on her bosom. The scarlet letter symbolizes many things throughout the story. The scarlet letter A is not only a letter in the alphabet but it s