My Evaluation of the Scarlet Letter The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism. The symbols help the reader visualize exactly what is happening. Three key symbols in the novel are the actual scarlet letter, the rosebush, and Hester’s daughter Pearl. The scarlet letter was an important symbol in the novel. It symbolizes shame and deceit. The scarlet letter was used to show the community what she had done and how she had shamed …showed first 75 words of 370 total…

…showed last 75 words of 370 total…had nothing of the calm, white, unimpassioned luster that would be indicated by the comparison. But she named the infant ‘Pearl,’ as being of great price-purchased with all she had-her mother’s only treasure!” The Scarlet Letter was symbolic in every way. It showed the struggle of one woman and her chance to show her daughter the right path. The Scarlet Letter was an amazing book. Nathaniel Hawthorne used symbolism to make this book great.