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Individual vs. the Society in "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Title: Individual vs. the Society in "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Category: Literature
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Individual vs. the Society in "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the theme of the individual versus society is prevalent. One of the most intriguing characters in the novel is Hester Prynne, who is ostracized by the society around her. Hawthorne uses symbols to accentuate how Hester chooses to accept her branded punishment as a moral obligation rather than a mark of shame. Her individualism is achieved through a clear conscience and accepting the fact that she is unique, …showed first 75 words of 776 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 776 total…of the townspeople, who are determined to see her suffer to the fullest extent. However, Hester's attitude is one of moral obligation and compassionate defiance. She retorts with nothing but love, as beautifully demonstrated in her treatment of Pearl. Hester is unique, and so is her unwavering attitude regardless of what the rest of society thinks of her. She answers to a higher order and never relents her conscience to the greedy hands of others.
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