The Scarlet Letter - Puritan Society-
The Scarlet Letter - Puritan Society- In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, life is centered around a rigid Puritan society in which one is unable to divulge his or her innermost thoughts and secrets. Every human being needs the opportunity to express how he or she truly feels, otherwise the emotions are bottled up until they become volatile. Unfortunately, Puritan society did not permit this kind of expression, thus characters had to seek alternate means to relieve their personal anguishes and desires. Luckily, at least for the four main characters, Hawthorne provides such a sanctuary in the form of the mysterious forest. Hawthorne uses the forest to provide a kind of "shelter" for members of society in need of a refuge from daily Puritan life. In the deep, dark portions of the forest, many of the pivotal characters bring forth hidden thoughts and emotions. The forest track leads away from the settlement out into the wilderness where all signs of civilization vanish. This is precisely the escape route from strict mandates of law and religion, to a refuge where men, as well as women, can open up and be themselves. It is here that Dimmesdale openly acknowledges Hester and his undying love for her.
intrusion from people means no disturbance in the natural order, and sustaining the belief that he is above Hester. He is finally admitting never be mentioned in any place other than the forest. "What we shame. Her eyes grow radiant and a flush comes to her cheek. We wilderness... until, some few miles hence, the yellow leave will show would be unthinkable for them to comfort each other. Yet, in the hemmed in, as you are, on every side by prohibitions. Why, you can to life, if only for a short time, and he is now hopeful and appears. She openly talks with Dimmesdale about subjects which would sermons. "Begin all anew! ... Preach! Write! Act!"(p. 188) The the forest, they can throw away all reluctance and finally be an accepting environment? What other platform is there for a man of person who is not afraid to show her hair and not afraid to display preoccupied with the constraints that Puritan society places on them. and religion. What good have they done you anyway? Look at you, a
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