Scaffold vs. Foliage
Nathaniel Hawthorne, an author who is known for his ‘wordy’ novels, such as The Scarlet Letter, chooses to include symbolism as a great aspect of his writing. In The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne uses the symbols of the scaffold and the forest to depict the battles, which have challenged many of the characters internally. The scaffold in the center of the market place represents the harsh reality of the Puritan society. The forest, which is dark and gloomy, symbolizes the moods of some characters, as well as, an escape from the harsh judgment of civilization. Arthur Dimmesdale, a distressed individual, is troubled by the guilt that eats away at his mental and physical health. His dilemma and his struggles against his sin become evident in three scaffold scenes. In each of theses scenes, a progression is formed in which Dimmesdale first denies then accepts and fin
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Approximate Word count = 586
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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