The Symbolism Of Sin In The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne

Reflecting on the sin in the novel, ever sin made by, -black or white, male or female, young or old- came with consequences. Sin plays a part in the downfall throughout the novel. Whether it’s Hester Prynne, Dimmesdale, or Chillingworth, they all share a common characteristic of committing a sin. To society Hester Prynne is a seamstress, Dimmesdale is a Puritan minister, and Chillingworth is a doctor. Well, at least before the town knew they sinned. Although the town didn’t know the sins all three of these main characters committed, God does. Committing a sin was a big deal to these Christians in a Puritan community. They weren’t forgiving, and believed in punishing anyone for sinning. If they call themselves Christians, then they should be more forgiving, because God is forgiving.

Each sin was carried out a different way, but each character felt some emotion towards their sin. Hawthorne, Nathaniel’s novel, “The Scarlet Letter,” is known to present some of the most greatest and challenging difficulties in all American Literature. Nathaniel was known for his symbolism of the letter “A,” symbolizing the sin of adultery. Throughout the novel, the letter “A,” is used to represent the consequences of sin committed by Hester Prynne. The consequences of sin throughout “The Scarlet Letter,” are shown in many didn’t actions, which show the difference among all of these three main characters. The important thing is that although the world doesn’t know all the sins committed, God sees it all. The greatest rewards come from the things that scare you the most. In the end the journey is the