Dying by the Struggle: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Then look at yourself and see the dark reality of the men they admire? "(Hawthorne 172) But he failed because of lack of courage When he met Hester in the forest he said he did not have the courage and power, There is not enough power or courage to challenge this vast, strange and difficult world! "(Hawthorne 179) He admits that he is neither spiritually nor mentally strong, I established my own courage and finally admitted to enter the town.

Whether Nathaniel Hawthorne's ancestor played a role in his novel "Red Letter" is a big argument. "Nathaniel Hawthorne is descendants of Hathornes and Mannings" ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Family: Introduction") One of the most influential people in Hawthorne's life is Elizabeth Clark Manning, the mother of Hawthorne, born in 1780 . It is a year. Her ancestors arrived in the new world in 1679. ("Nathaniel Hawthorne Family: Introduction") Manning took care of Hawthorne at the age of four, as her husband died of yellow fever. (Nathaniel Hawthorne - Biography) With this, Hawthorne is deepening empathy with women in his novel. For example, Hester of 'red letter' was not hanged for adultery, she was released and she could live her life like everyone else. Another Hawthorn's ancestor helped Major William Hawthorne to help persecute the Quaker.

The background of Nathaniel Hawthorne influenced him to write a bold novel "Red Letter". The important influence on this story is money. As a writer, Hawthorne did not earn too much money, and the birth of his first daughter increased the economic burden (CV VII). He found a job at Salem Customs, lost his job three years later and was forced to write again to feed his family (IX). - In each generation, specific rules and rituals play an important role in defining appropriate action at the time. People can choose their lives according to this code of conduct and do a good job, or conversely their crime will lead to a full of trials and hardships.