... . The other story has symbols that speak on morals, religious doctrine, and public mindset. Furthermore the novel can be defined as a romantic novel by analyzing the characters Hester, Pearl, and Dimmesdale for their overall purpose to the story and the symbolism. An important concept of romanticism includes a close connection to the earth and natural scenes. A large occurrence of this comes in ... to remain celibate to keep her bond to her early husband, whether he's alive or dead. Hester demonstrates human naturalness by obeying her instinctual urges and having a relationship with Reve...

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... to the decision and ending with the beginning of their destiny. In the novel, the setting was a major cause of the decision that Hester and Dimmesdale made that would lead to the rest of their life's destiny. Hester was alone in the colony all by herself since Chillingworth had not come alone with ... had caused Hester to live a life of solitude, remorse and shame, which was her destiny in life because of her decision to be an adulteress. Dimmesdale was also affected in that the surrounding townspeople had loved him so very much and regarded him as such a good person. This however cause...

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... with the truth. Since no one knew who the father of her baby was, this would cause a larger conflict. The father of her baby was the minister of the town, Arthur Dimmesdale. He was said to be a very good man. If the town found out about him and Hester's affair, then he would be severely punished because he had a high rank in ... the town. It was bad enough that Hester got pregnant from the affair and had her child. The guilt grew inside of Arthur every day. Roger started living with Arthur as his "physician" to make him well again, but at the same time, he was using sly remarks to make ...

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... character in the novel. Another valuable lesson taught in the story is the effects of sins. The plot is not only based around the sins committed by Hester Pryne and Arthur Dimmesdale but also the results their sins have caused. Once the town of Boston discovers the act of adultery Hester commits, she is put out in the market place to face ... ;A" upon her chest is also her badge of shame (Source C). Their sin also affects the life of Roger Chillingworth; his entire being is filled with vengeance once he discovers Dimmesdale's true identity (Source C). He makes his life goal to get reveng...

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