Analysis Of The Poem ' The Scarlett Letter ' By Nathaniel Hawthorn

Nature is a part of everyone, it is something that each person grows up learning to appreciate and treat with respect. Mary Oliver shows this innate love for the natural world around her through her poetry and this is evident in her poem “Black Walnut Tree”. Not only does Oliver demonstrate and understanding of the family’s admirable relationship for the tree, she manages to express their conflicted emotions with various poetic techniques.

In the essay, “A Literature of Place”, Barry Lopez expresses the importance of nature as it applies to human life. Through this he states that humans’ imagination are inspired by the scenery around them. Lopez revolves around a central perspective; Ancient american literature has always been rooted in nature. By acknowledging that modern human identity has been interpreted by nature, Lopez describes how the landscape of an area can shape the structure of the communities and how it can help with spiritual collapse. Nature writing has often been summarised by being one of the oldest threads in american literature. With our nation's aging one needs to reflect on their literary past; therefore, Lopez insists that we find our path to nature that

"He is the complete type of man of the world, the social ideal,--courteous, quiet, well informed, imperturbably. Nevertheless, his moral nature is a poisonous and irreclaimable wilderness, in which blooms not a single flower of heavenly parentage." (J. Hawthorne) Over the course of seven years, Roger Chillingworth changes from a calm, scholarly, and kind person to an evil, corrupt, and satanic being.

An intriguing novel typically consists of multiple elements that contribute to the overall impact of the book. Those elements may include plot, setting, moods, or themes. The Scarlet Letter, penned by Nathaniel Hawthorne, not only includes all of those elements, but also engages and intrigues the reader through the development of the characters. Throughout the novel, many of the characters change or evolve in some way. These changes are shown through their actions, words, thoughts, and feelings. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, the author develops the characters of Pearl Prynne as candid, Hester Prynne as strong-willed, and Reverend Dimmesdale as hypocritical.

Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the opening sections of his book, The Scarlet Letter, with a distinct purpose in his mind.Hawthorne aim to to expose the reader to key concepts that would assist in their further understanding of the remaining chapters .To do so Hawthorn developed the a complex mood within the setting and characterizing Hester and displaying her complex mentality in trying to overcome sin. By utilizing diction, imagery, and tone Hawthorne was able to expose the reader into the world of The Scarlet Letter.

In his novel, the Scarlett Letter, author Nathaniel Hawthorne (1850), shows the ugly truth about society. This is done through the use of the “A” and the scaffold scenes. Hawthorne does this to show how society over exaggerates the crimes of others.

Create a list of typical kid nicknames: It’s safe to say your list probably consists of names like “sugar”, “cupcake-face”, and “sweetheart.” The assumption can also be made, therefore, that you don’t encounter “witch-baby”, “elf-child”, and “demon” as sobriquets for most seven-year-old children. Puritans, as it turns out, are skilled in the nomenclature of rejection, up to and including the child of an adulteress. Pearl Prynne, named for her worth to a mother who sacrificed everything for her daughter, is one such receiver of unjust criticism in her society. At first glance an unruly or even wicked girl, Hester’s daughter reveals herself to be the personification of excellence in the eyes of her literary creator.

Hemingway’s 1925 short story, “The Big Two-Hearted River,” originally from the collection of short stories entitled In Our Time, engages in an introspective identity crisis, which arises after the book’s protagonist, Nick, returns from World War I. While Nick attempts to navigate his life outside of combat, Hemingway takes him on a journey of reconciliation and self-discovery. Embarking on his journey into nature, Nick submerges himself in a life of what seems to be pure tranquility. In Nick’s eyes, society subjects people to violence, but nature is inherently good. Shortly after, Hemingway provides Nick with tangible evidence opposing his original thoughts.

Comparing Catherine Maria Sedgwick’s Hope Leslie or Early Times in Massachusetts and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter is interesting because at first glance both novels don’t appear to have much in common. However, despite obvious differences between both novels such as the character presentation of the female protagonists in Hope Leslie, who range from the free-spirited Hope Leslie, obedient Puritan Esther, and Magawisca as a noble but proud Native American contrasts with Hester Prynne’s presentation as a shamed but deeply contemplative woman in The Scarlett Letter. The different purposes all these characters each serve in their respective stories begins to show commonality in that Hope Leslie’s Hope, Esther, and Magawisca and The Scarlett Letter’s Hester Prynne all have to overcome the adversity and social expectations within their Puritan society so that they can do what they feel is right by relying on their feelings, intelligence, and inner strength. By examining how characters such as Hope Leslie and Hester Prynne overcome the challenges they face in their respective Puritan societies, it will be easier to discover how both novels presentations of their female protagonist illustrates the gender politics of each text.

Individuals perspective often differs in the consequences of a new finding as a natural human instinct. Robert Frost’s poems ‘Home Burial’ and ‘Tuft Of Flowers’ explores this idea. A similar idea is also expressed in Jean Giono’s short story, A Man Who Planted Trees where the narrator discovers the effects of one’s relationship with nature.

Nathaniel Hawthorne was one of the most influential authors during the Romanticism time period. Hawthorne is most commonly known for his novel, The Scarlett Letter. That novel continues to still be read all over. In fact, I just read it for my history class. Not only can the novel be read for an English, but for a history class as well because of the Puritan background. Nathaniel Hawthorne wasn’t just an author that blended in within his era, he stood out. Hawthorne was unique. He used identifiable contexts that influenced his work, and wrote in mediums such as short stories and novels.

Nineteenth century literature is highly influenced by historical facts for the characters and the setting of the story. Hawthorne uses historical facts and integrates them into his story. The 1900’s are the prime time of religion, etiquette and social classes. A lot of our customs today come from this time period. In the past, questioning any of these could result in serious punishments. In both The Scarlett Letter and The House of Seven Gables, Hawthorne demonstrates the impact of going against the customs as well as social etiquette in the nineteenth century.

Nathaniel Hawthorne never fit in anywhere, he moved from Salem, Massachusetts to Maine after his father died at sea. Hawthorne looked for comfort and belonging, he eventually found this in writing. Nathaniel Hawthorne's writing were written with purpose, hard work, and dedication, which eventually led him to become famous.

As I left behind the somber forest, I now recognized an appreciation for nature that I did not realize I had. I now knew there was more to nature than just trees and animals, but also I found the

Robert Frost’s nature poetry occupies a significant place in the poetic arts; however, it is likely Frost’s use of nature is the most misunderstood aspect of his poetry. While nature is always present in Frost’s writing, it is primarily used in a “pastoral sense” (Lynen 1). This makes sense as Frost did consider himself to be a shepherd.