Sep 30, 2024
The Scarlet Letter was a piece of literature that I was required to read for my junior year English class, and I ended up really enjoying it. The book explored themes of human emotion, guilt, regret, and judgment, and it really forced me to reflect on the differences in society back then and now. Hawthorne did a beautiful job with displaying imperfect characters that he wanted the audience to connect with in some way. Also, the symbolism with the scarlet letter “A” throughout the book contributed to the connection of the theme. The only thing that made it a more difficult read was the use of old-fashioned language. I would rate this book a four out of five and recommend that everyone reads it.