Symbolism of the letter 'A' throughout "The Scarlet Letter"

        Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter includes many profound and important symbols. This device of symbolism is portrayed well in the novel, especially through the scarlet letter 'A'. The 'A' is the best example because of the changes in the meaning throughout the novel. In the beginning of the novel, the scarlet letter 'A' is viewed as a symbol of sin. The middle of the novel is a transition period, where the scarlet letter 'A' is …showed first 75 words of 1505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1505 total…scene. This is where the retrieval of the letter helps Hester the most.         The actions of Pearl, Dimmesdale, and fate all return the letter to Hester. They give Hester back both of what made her the sinner and the able. They also gave her a chance to fully reconcile with Dimmesdale and her community. In the end, the pain that Hester received when she refastened the letter to her bosom was paid back in full.