1. Distortion in the Scarlet Letter
... the beginning. The letter seems to become almost like a badge of honor for Hester, this is evident because Hester voluntarily wears the letter when she returns to the story in Chap. 24. The letter seems to take a varying effect on the people around it, it takes on a life of its own which helps create the distortion of the story. Hawthorne's use ... ...
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- Grade Level: High School