"On a field, sable, the A, gules" What does this quote mean?
2007-10-16 10:54:09 · 3 answers · asked by Britany W 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
Hester Prynne's scarlet letter is being compared to a coat of arms. In other words, it is seen as a badge of honor rather than shame.
2007-10-16 11:56:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dear Carlos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a black background a scarlet A. For more information on the meaning of heraldic descriptions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraldry
2007-10-16 20:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Howard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This discussion tries to answer your question:
http://barronsbooknotes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=166&t=000819
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Bruce
2007-10-16 17:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bruce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋