... Hawthorne during the period of American Romanticism, settle under categories of exceptional employment of allegorical symbols. Profound speculations about the distinctive factors of mortality and both the superficial and fruitful aspects of mortal endurance also partake vigorous roles in Romantic literature and establish dominant themes. Within these two short stories, there are constant references to the theme ... rationales. Hawthorne has developed a deep sense of style in which he embraces allegorical symbols, and brings out the internal representation of inanimate and living charact...

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... of Salem, Massachusetts. Through Hawthorne's research of the Puritans, he beccame ashamed to be related to such a people, and developed a strong dislike for their ideas and their hypocrisy. In his novel The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne used diction and certain symbols to display his disgust of the Puritan society. Hawthorne's specific word choice helped show his feelings toward the Puritans. First, ... 's strength." Hawthorne used the symbol for shame and sin and turned it into one for strength, endurance, and compassion. Hawthorne used this symbol to contradict the stubborn judgments of the...

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