Scarlett Letter Point of View on Women
A narrator’s point of view or opinion of a character has always been important in developing the mannerisms and characteristics, which make protagonists or antagonists captivating. The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a prime example of point of view regarding a main character. Hester Prynne, the protagonist is at first portrayed by the narrator as a delicate flower, a rose among thorns. However as the novel progresses Hester becomes dull, worn, ugly to say the least. There are several examples of admiration and distaste that the author makes very clear regarding Mistress Prynne and her course of actions. The reader may also notice that point of view given by Hawthorne seems to vary throughout The Scarlet Letter, due to the fact of the time period in which he was raised. Many factors came into play when the developing of Hester Prynne came about. It is thought by some historians that Nathaniel Hawthorne had an infatuation with his sister. This may, or may not have come into play when Mistress Prynne’s character was fashioned. At t
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Approximate Word count = 710
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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