"Sin is a transgression of a divine law"; as holy as one may be, they can still possess a corrupted mindset. Mr. Arthur Dimmesdale is a symbol of purity to the people of his colony; however his mind i…
The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne is known for his unique development of theme in his work. Hawthorne uses the ideas of Puritanism to show his dislike for the school of thought as a whole. Hawthorne derives this ha…
Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter is a constant reminder of human guilt and its effects on the mind and body. In order to properly assess its role in human affairs, the definition of guilt must be prop…
Throughout the novel, Chillingworth has figured out that Dimmesdale, the young minister, is Hester's secret lover. Hester's husband is Chillingworth by marriage, but Dimmesdale and Hester had an affai…