Although the main focus of The Scarlet Letter is directed towards the evil and shame involved in adultery, in all actuality, a number of symbols and events throughout the book, prove that the story is truly a romantic novel. Many times, the romanticism in a novel or story, such as The Scarlet Letter, is not blatantly stated throughout the text, but instead ideas and symbols are used. By using these techniques, a person must think harder, and seek to find the true meaning behind their usage. Romanticism can fall under many categories, for example, it can be anything from nature, emotions…
