Throughout the course of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne several occurrences of sin are recognized within each of the characters. The true identities of Hester and Dimmesdale are brought to the surface throughout the novel because of the sin they share. Both characters have committed what was considered a great sin in the time period, and it manifested differently within them. Their future and newfound identities are a projection of the past ... have a major transformation in identity throughout the novel, Hester's is the most revolutionary. Hester creates a new identity for hersel...

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• Grade Level: High School