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Опубликованно: 01.12.1996.
Язык: Английский
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  • Эссе '"The Scarlet Letter" - Symbolism', 1.
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Symbolism is traditionally a sign or token of something. In the matter of literature, the definition of the literary device, symbolism, is more complicated. Symbols of literature are usually metaphysical. The main symbol of "The Scarlet Letter" is the red "A" that Hester Prynne was sentenced to wear on her chest. Nathaniel Hawthorne's intention was to make the meaning of the crimson token worn on the bosom of HesterPrynne is highly ambiguous. In this he was successful. …

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