Choose one symbol from The Scarlet Letter and explain what the symbol is and what it represents. Explain why you think the symbol is representative of this. Your answer should be no less than 75 word
One symbol from The Scarlet Letter is the scarlet letter itself, the letter "A" that Hester Prynne is forced to wear as a punishment for adultery. This symbol represents both Hester's sin and her resilience. On one hand, the scarlet letter embodies the shame and judgment society places on Hester, marking her as an adulteress and an outcast. On the other hand, it becomes a symbol of her strength and defiance, as she embroiders it with elaborate designs and refuses to let it define her entirely. This symbol is representative of the complex themes of sin, guilt, and redemption in the novel.
