The Nature Of Sin In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter

The Scarlet Letter, written by the author Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a much-admired work which attraction is the focus on the effects of sin in Puritan society. Hawthorne’s novel, revolves around sin and punishment. The Scarlet Letter is about a married woman in Boston named Hester Prynne, who is charged with adultery with an unknown lover. Consequently, as a punishment Hester must adorn a scarlet letter “A” symbolizing her sin and shaping her existence. When dynamically analyzed the overall theme of the novel, sin and its consequences seem to be the main idea for the storyline. Furthermore, the main characters of the novel clearly contrast each other in the manner they react to the sin that has been committed. The nature of sin, which roots come from many different causes, is discovered throughout the novel in various ways including the symbolism in the scarlet letter, the prison door, Pearl and the meteor.
Throughout The Scarlet Letter, the effects of sin on the mind, body, and soul of Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth are all perceptible even if they are manifested in different manners for each character. …show more content…
The Scarlet Letter contains numerous profound and important symbols. This device of symbolism is portrayed thoroughly in the novel, especially through the scarlet letter "A". Hawthorne uses symbols to get his messages across to the reader and to enhance the support in his main ideas or other points of interest. The book obtains several objects, characters, and figures, or colors that Hawthorne uses to signify abstract thoughts or concepts. For example the scarlet letter itself is a one of Hawthorne's brilliant symbols. As well as the, the meteor, Pearl, and the prison door are parts of Hawthorne's emblematic writings that all assisted to the explanation of the nature of