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The best Romantic novels always seem predictable and logical consisting on an over played plot, however, Romanticism is not a love story. Romanticism, simply, characterizes the reliance on the imagination and subjectivity of approach, freedom of thought and expression. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel, The Scarlet Letter, reflects Romanticism because his novel indulges on all aspects of Romanticism. The novel’s internal structure counteracts the ideals of a “three unities” of tragedy, and the novel reflects Romanticism characteristics of individualism, nature, exoticism, and the supernatural. Hawthorne’s novel conveys fundamental elements on the true essence of the Romantic Age. The Romantic Age endured from 1789 until 1873, and it emphasized on imagination, emotion, nature, and individuality through “subordination of reason” to passion and intuition (Simon & Schuster pg. 2 of 6). Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter, contains romantic elements, since it underscores the fixed classical writings through his novels unique structure. Hawthorne’s novel does not remain loyal to “nature” by emphasizing to order, regularity, nor by strictly observing the unities of time, place, and action in his composition (S. & S. 2 of 6). Nathaniel Hawthorne disclaimed the conventional literature form. Nathaniel emphasized content over the well known “three unities” of tragedy. Hawthorne developed a complex, fast moving plot, with a mixture of genres that gave way to a freer style that reflected Romanticism. His novel has been classified under more than one genre: symbolic, semi allegorical, historical fiction, and romance. In addition, Hawthorne’s “idiosyncratic characters”, also, reflect romantic elements on the importance of individualism. In addition, his novel contains two climaxes, which reflect aspects of Romanticism diverse sense of style.
Approximate Word count = 1021
Approximate Pages = 4.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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