The Scarlet Letter Symbolism

The Door and the Rosebush Is similar to Hester with the rest of the town Beauty beside blandness

The Scarlet Letter Always with Hester Symbol of her sin Distinctiveness

Pearl A living reminder of the adultery Torture and a blessing A wild and nature loving child A pearl is a hidden beauty

The Leech Doctors used leeches to cure patients but there is a possibility of harming the patient. Chillingsworth is harming Dimmesdale

The Leech (continued) Leeches draw blood from their source for survival Chillingsworth died without harming Dimmesdale

The Isolated House Is separated from Boston, just like Hester Beautiful like Hester, but alone.

The Forest A place alone from the Puritans Evil and sin allowed to roam free The forest

The Reflection Hester’s A overtook the reflection Hester was barely visible Reflection hides the person behind the letter

The Governor’s Mansion Went against Weaned Affections Governor was supposed to an example of Puritan beliefs, but didn’t follow it. Shows Puritan hypocrisy

The Difference in Rooms Dimmesdale’s room was decorated with tapestries that parralled his sin. Chillingworthe had scientific equipment. Man of Science vs Man of Faith Emphasized the two as a foil for one another