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Webster defined “symbol” with these words: “Something concrete that represents or suggests another thing that cannot in itself be pictured.” This concept has been particularly applied to literature and used by writers throughout history. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter uses multitudes of symbols in such a manner. One of the most prominent, and most complicated, of such symbols is the scarlet letter “A”. The scarlet letter “A” is a symbol of a daughter’s connection to her mother, isolation, and the devil and its associations. The scarlet letter represents Pearl’s emotional attachment to Hester. For instance, Pearl is as deeply affectionate to the letter as she is to her mother. In chapter ten, Pearl takes “a handful of [burrs], [and she arranged] them along the lines of the scarlet letter.” In this instance, Pearl is showing her fondness for her mother by decorating her letter – as if the letter itself were a medium between the two. Additionally, Pearl views the letter and her mother as equals.
Approximate Word count = 647
Approximate Pages = 2.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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