Nathaniel Hawthorne’s sets a tone by way of eloquently placed adjectives, and use if terms such as; “sad-colored garments,” “throng,” and “heavily timbered with oak,” In The Scarlet Letter. The first paragraph of a solid piece of literature often sets the foundation for the work, as well as giving the reader valuable insight into the setting, and mood of the piece.
Hawthorne manipulates the reader’s senses with the word “sad-colored,”
taking two completely opposite terms and combining them creating a vivid
mood. He uses the word “sad-colored garments” in context with clothes. The uniformity of the colors that the people are wearing indicates that an event is taking place. Also, specific groups
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