Influences of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Life on His Novel "The Scarlet Letter"

Nathaniel Hawthorn is one of America's largest writers of the 19th century. He issued his first novel "Fanshawe" in 1828. However, he is widely known for his novels "Red Letter" and "The House of Seven Gables". His novel "Red Letter" can be analyzed from the perspective of historical, psychological, and feminist criticism by examining reflections on his past life and writing "Red Letter". In order to understand the book correctly, it is necessary to use these three viewpoints.

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.

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 ancestor of Hawthorne is the one who helped Mary William Hawthorn to persecute the Quaker.