The Puritans and the Scarlet Letter

The Letter A is a mark of punishment and humiliation. However, Hester Prynne carries the symbol upon her with a very different out look than the puritans intended. Hester and the Puritans both have strong feelings for this Scarlet Letter but both will not come to terms and define a universal meaning for this strong symbol. The Puritans intend this A to be a disgrace to Hester Prynne. To make the public aware that she …

…you have on the Scarlet Letter to each person it has a different relevance. It is for some signs of hope and independence but for others nothing more than a sign for crime and sin. Whatever way you depict this letter it has a extremely important meaning and tells not only of a woman and sin but a lesson in life of standing for what you believe in no matter what the cost and repercussions.