Scarlet Letter-Allegory, Symbo

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…most important that you simply understand its importance in the overall reading of a novel; it lets you know what is going on and it makes everything seem more real. In conclusion, Hawthorne uses three very important literary devices to get his point(s) across. With symbolism he emphasizes certain conflicts or events, with allegory he brings out the themes of the novel, and with realism he sets the scene and makes everything more believable.