Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is often interpreted by some readers as a tale of sin. However, the novel is much more a love story between Hester Prynne and Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale then ... town meeting where the governor planned to take custody of Hester's daughter Pearl, Arthur convinced Gov. Wilson to let her retain custody. The town meeting is set up by the author to appear as a reminder of Hester and Arthur's sin. However, it is Arthur's love for Hester that ultimately carries the scene. While defending Hester, he spoke "with ... the talk of sin throughout the town meeting, lov...

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• Grade Level: High School

... The Crucible, and Hawthorne, the author of The Scarlet Letter, use literary techniques to emphasize the reconciliations of their characters. The writers use John Proctor and Arthur Dimmesdale as pawns to illustrate the happy endings through moral reconciliation and spiritual ... considered to be a sign of his humility. Thus, making him lead a life of hypocrisy and sin. Arthur's secrecy is what leads him to his sickness and downfall. He keeps his scarlet letter hidden under his clothes, a symbol of his sin. His daughter, Pearl, is an embodiment of his sin, but she is also a symbol of hi...

• Word Count: 835
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School