... child." As a result of Pearl not being accepted by the community she takes on the characteristics of nature because nature accepts her as one of its own. Pearl's character "Lacked reference, and adaptation to the world into which she was born. The child could not be made amenable to rules.". This quote reveals a striking resemblance in description between Pearl and nature. Pearl and nature are ... City: Penguin Books USA, Inc. 1986. Clendenning, John. "Nathaniel Hawthorne." The World Book Encyclopedia. 1989 ed. Griswold, Rufus Wilmot. "The Scarlet Letter." The Library of Literary Critic...

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... were displayed in this novel, including truth, and honor. Both Hester and Mr. Dimmesdale wanted the truth to come out so they could regain their honor within the community. After Dimmesdale's death, he was thought of as a strong and honorable man, while Hester , still adorning the scarlet letter was looked upon with sorrow, as someone who has gone through tough times. To display these ... , the author uses several literary elements and techniques including characterization and mood. The author thoroughly describes every aspect of the character's thoughts and feelings which makes it seem a...

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... tall, although her mind wanders off at times. Ultimately Hester shows her pride despite her unforgiveable' sin. Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. The best example of this courage is her willingness to stay in Boston, the town where both the sin and punishment took place. In chapter 5, Hester arrives at a reason for her to continue to be a resident of New England, Here ... work out another purity than that which she had lost: more saint-like, because the result of martyrdom."˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can e...

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... tall, although her mind wanders off at times. Ultimately Hester shows her pride despite her unforgiveable' sin. Hester exhibits great courage all throughout The Scarlet Letter. The best example of this courage is her willingness to stay in Boston, the town where both the sin and punishment took place. In chapter 5, Hester arrives at a reason for her to continue to be a resident of New England, Here ... work out another purity than that which she had lost: more saint-like, because the result of martyrdom."˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can e...

• Word Count: 912
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School