Symbolism in the Scarlet Letter

The common definition says that a symbol is a sign or token of something¡­ We take symbols like these pretty much for granted. They are a part of everyday experience. In literature, matters are a little more complicated. Literary symbols usually don¡¯t have instantly recognizable meanings. Rathe
Although Hester had so much trouble with Pearl, she still felt that Pearl was her treasure. Pearl was really the only thing that Hester had in life, and if Pearl wasn’t in Hes...