2006-12-09 11:32:29 · 5 answers · asked by Me! 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
something beautiful can rest so close to something to evil (the prison) It also will later signify the Scarlet letter that she has to wear on her bosom. It means something so derogatory in the beginning but later the letter stands for able instead of adulterer
2006-12-09 11:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by aloneforeverinmyworld 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The wild rosebush symoblizes the last glimpse of hope and beauty she sees before entering the jail. It also shows that even the roses exist next to evil (a small show of irony)
2006-12-09 19:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by Carina G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's used in contrast to the jail. The jail is dark and dreary and sucks the passion from Hester. The roses represent hope in a dark place.
2006-12-09 19:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-09 19:37:07 · answer #4 · answered by cranky_gut 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Something beautiful and unable to be tamed and/or controlled.
2006-12-09 19:42:08 · answer #5 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋