Sins inThe Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"It is true, do this, if you are not your worst, show the world that you might guess some of the worst qualities" (Hawthorne). When reading this sentence with "Red Letter", the reader knows that the subject of this book is the above sentence. Throughout the book, secret sins hurt the lives, souls and honesty of the hero. But by publicly confessing your crime, you can easily escape it. The aim of Nathaniel Hawthorne in writing this novel is to try to influence the reader to openly admit his sin and is ashamed of who they are.

Discuss the use of Hawthorn's symbolism and its significance to the theme of the novel "Red Letter". Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Red Letter" is a story about sin and redemption that happened in the new world of the 17th century in Boston, Massachusetts. In this way, Hawthorne can effectively explain the influence of Puritan discovered there by the character of the novel. This article shows how Hawthorn's character is influenced by religion through symbolism and the influence it has on the theme of the novel.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's unique "red letter" is usually in a society where people are criticized, punished and despised against personal choices and flaws. Author Nathaniel Hawthorne uses Hester Prynne in the novel "The Scarlet Letter" to symbolize that people who challenge social integration benefit society as a whole. She was banished for adultery but she believes that the community needs her. Through her generosity, the community is aware that she is a person who can positively influence the community regardless of her crime.

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.