2007-11-04 18:17:54 · 7 answers · asked by not_prfikt 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A red 'A'. Used to identify Adulterers.
2007-11-04 18:22:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is a novel that illustrates the importance of one person in the community and how that individual has the capability to alter the outcome of himself and the community. Hester Prynne’s strength and determination provide the perfect attributes to conquer her sins and the sins of others. The “A” that Hester Prynne bears in The Scarlet Letter shifts in meaning at least two times to mirror the character changes of Hester throughout the progression of the novel and the town’s acceptance of her. At the opening of the novel, Hester Prynne is portrayed as an adulterer that has the knowledge of her sin, but will not have her pride broken. She first appears to the host with her head held high and a brilliantly embroidered scarlet letter “A” upon her chest. With the use of her needle working skills, Hester presents the highly ornamental scarlet letter on her chest proving she will stand tall though she may be ashamed. Aghast at her decorative appearance, the women of the town see her as no more than a sinner that has a child of the devil .
2007-11-04 18:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by kolohe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Scarlet Letter, published in 1850, is a Gothic American romance written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and is generally considered to be his masterpiece. Set in Puritan New England (specifically Boston) in the seventeenth century, it tells the story of Hester Prynne, who gives birth after committing adultery, refuses to name the father, and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the novel, Hawthorne explores the issues of grace, legalism, and guilt.
2007-11-04 18:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by coolgal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are referring to Nathaniel Hawthorn book, the Scarlet Letter, published in 1850, Hawthorne's story attempted to label Hester Prynne an adulteress, who had to wear the letter A on her chest for all to see.
2007-11-04 18:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well SCARLET means like red, or blood
2007-11-04 18:26:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you talking about the book? well in the book it represent the letter A for adultry. to publicly humiliate and shame the woman to show the puritian community that having an affair and having sex even though your married to someone else is not prohibited in the puritian community.
2007-11-04 18:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by cb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A love letter I guess... Some beautiful love letter... made by Scarlett Johansson...lolz
2007-11-04 18:23:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋