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Symbolism and Society Reflections in "The Scarlet Letter

Explore the intricate symbolism and societal changes depicted in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" from chapter 21 until the end. Delve into the themes of American literature, the symbolic representations of Hester, Native Americans, and sailors, Dimmesdale's Election Day speech, and the impact of confession on the Puritan world order. Analyze the transformations in Puritan society involving characters like Chillingworth, Pearl, and Hester, and decipher the symbolic significance of Hester and Dimmesdale's headstones and epitaphs. Unravel Hawthorne's final message embedded in the novel's conclusion.

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Symbolism and Society Reflections in "The Scarlet Letter

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  1. Ch 21- End Questions • Why does Hawthorne spend so much time describing the Election Day festivities/procession in Ch 21 and 22? (Think about the common themes in American lit!) • Connected to number one: What might Hester, the Native Americans and the sailors symbolize in this description of the day? • In Ch. 23, what is Dimmesdale’s Election Day speech about? What does Hester think it is about? What do the townspeople think it is about? How does it relate to our theory from last class?

  2. Ch 21- End Questions • Does Dimmesdale’s confession begin the new world order against the Puritan severity? What purpose does his confession hold and does it actually change anything in the Puritan world? • What are the changes that have taken place in Puritan society? Be sure to talk about Chillingsworth, Pearl, and Hester. • What is the symbolic meaning of Hester and Dimmesdale’sheadstones and epitaph? Take a look at the last page of the novel and explain what you think Hawthorne’s final message to the reader is.

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