Analysis Of The Scarlet Letter

Analysis Of The florid garnerIn The carmine Letter, Nathanial Hawthorne made it quite unadorned that off-white was a very emblematic character. As we know, following Hesters act of adultery, she became pregnant with fall and we get the smell out that there is something strange and unnatural about her when fist introduced. This is relevant to her symbolisation and the numerous attributes that she represents. by means ofout the novel, her symbolism ranges from organism equated to offense, sin, and innocence. Furthermore, it is also possible that her find out in itself is used to symbolize different elements like a garner a treasure much like Pearl becomes for Hester.In some(prenominal) ways, it seems that Pearl symbolizes evil and the authentic letter which is also is a means of evil she represented Gods punishment by her mocking and nagging of Hester. The emblematical quality of the letter is transferred to Pearl in which reinforces the idea that the symbol combine s the elongation to an abstract idea with a material existence. (Carrez) Although Hester loves Pearl, Pearl is a curse, the lifetime personification of the crimson letter, and is as much of a tormenting entity as the symbol upon her breast which also represents evil and sin in the novel. Due to Hesters and Dimmesdales sins, their take is Pearl who serves as a constant reminder to Hester of her sin. This is made evident in one instance where Hester removes the letter in the forest and Pearl throws a tantrum and refuses to listen to her because Pearl is not comfortable with the circumstance that the orange red letter wasnt there. Furthermore, in many cases Hawthorne deliberately emphasizes her symbolism of the Scarlet A to the reader. While Hester dresses in a dull fashion, she uses her talents as a skilled seamstress and designs and sews intricate, handsome clothing for Pearl almost as intricate as the blood-red A Hester bears on her chest. Because of this, both the scarlet A o n her breast and at her child will give birth much attention from the townspeople. One example of this is noted in a passage where Pearl and Hester go to the Governors house and Pearl is dressed in a scarlet dress with gold edging resembling the A on Hester. In essence, Pearl really was the scarlet letter because if she wasnt born, Hester would have never been found guilty of adultery, and thus never would have had to wear the scarlet letter. Although Pearl had been mischievous and not very caring and frequently symbolized evil and sin when her father, Arthur, finally admits he is Pearls father and is dying, Pearl changes. This breaks her free from universe associated to the immoral symbolism.Pearl symbolically being equated to the scarlet letter is not the unaccompanied symbolic meaning that she has she is also the symbol of innocence. Pearl was often treated with vainglory for no reason meanwhile her only villainy was her birth and existence. Furthermore, the children in The Scarlet Letter have a unrelenting nature they know the significance of the scarlet letter, but in many cases, do not fully identify what its associated with. The children observe that the adults treat Hester with disdain and with attempts to imitate the adults they sometimes harass and tease Pearl which further emphasizes her innocence and how she is sometimes a victim because of it. Also, Pearl has a strange addendum to the scarlet letter. When she was a baby, she would reach out to her induces breast and try to cinch the letter. She seems to instinctively realize that it has abundant significance, but when she confronts Hester about it because of her gratis(p) curiosity, her bewilder lies to her, telling Pearl that she wears it because of its beautiful gold thread. Along with the idea of being the symbol of innocence her name represents a treasure and great worth.Th raspy Pearl being brought to life, is cost Hester a great deal it was the equipment casualty of her mothers public condemnation, but regardless of what it cost Hester, Pearl was also of great worth much like a real pearl. Consider an actual pear. For a pearl to develop, it starts as a piece of sand, which is grainy and rough similar to how hard and rough it was for Hester to originally cope with the burden of the scarlet letter which is in essence Pearl. Then, after time that sand gets coat and becomes a pearl a treasure much like Pearl becomes for Hester. This is also suggested in the text of the novel where Hawthorne writes, but she named the infant Pearl, as being of great expenditure,purchased with all she had,her mothers only treasure (Hawthorne 61) In summation it is important to go through that the idea of a pearl having a natural beauty to it and would not belong in Puritan society because it would direct contrast with societys strict and rigid ideals. Pearl nonetheless stands out as beautiful and charming (like a pearl) in a society consisting of a public of stern and dull people. She also gave Hester reason to live and press on with her life despite the hard times because regardless of what it cost Hester, she is at the same time Hesters source of happiness. In the same way that her mother Hester was different from Puritan society, her child also was not a popular Puritan. Pearl is different, but its her difference that gives her great worth and beauty she is her mothers only treasure and companion.The ambiguity of the symbolism of Pearl within Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter is extremely evident for all of his readers. Hawthorne gives the reader a chance to consider their own opinion on what Pearl really stands for. His ambiguity shows the accredited complexity to Pearl and each of her symbolic meanings. This is clear in how many symbolic meanings Pearl had. In the novel, Pearl is an excellent example of childish innocence and treasure, evil and sin, and morality. Her willpower and imagination make her a commendation and a curse to her mother, who has paid such a great price for her child. Hawthornes ambiguity shows the true complexity of Pearl and each of her symbolic meanings that were cover and arrange it all quite brilliantly because Hawthorne incorporated the aftermaths of Hester and Dimmesdales sins into one innocent character, Pearl.Carrez, Dr. Stephanie. Symbol and Interpretation in Hawthornes Scarlet Letter.n.p. n.d. Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. New York W.W. Norton Company, Inc.2005