Scarlet Letter book Review

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most renowned masterpiece, The Scarlet Letter is considered to be one of the most influential pieces of American Romanticism. Taking this into consideration, I highly recommend The Scarlet Letter to anyone who deems themselves American in nature. Some important features in this book are Hawthorne’s use of symbolism throughout the novel. The Scarlet Letter is also significant because it reflects the Puritan life and the restraints that society burdens the people …showed first 75 words of 602 total…

…showed last 75 words of 602 total…most important thing that Hester has. Dimmesdale’s name is chosen because he is always in anguish. Chillingworth gets his name because he is cold and vengeful. In conclusion, as a prime example of an American Romantic novel, I highly recommend The Scarlet Letter to anyone who seeks a well developed, interesting, and influential novel. This book not only is considered Hawthorne’s best work, but one of the best pieces of American Literature known.