Plant Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter
When examining the literary style of the American authors, it is easily recognizable that symbolism is a key factor in these pieces. Symbolism has been used to better enhance these novels, and convey main themes and character insights very well. Perhaps the most recognizable and prestigious symbolic literature is Nathaniel Hawthorn's The Scarlet Letter. The reader is exposed to a wide variety of tactics and and usages of symbolism that represent important themes involving the characters and other contributing details to the novel. Impressive are these symbols as they add to the story and help to enhance a specific point. When one looks at the plethora of these symbols it is certainly important to notice the numerous references to nature. Perhaps the most important of these is the way in which Hawthorne uses plants as a symbol. Plants are mentioned in many points throughout the novel, and their symbolism can certainly not be overlooked.
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