The big finale! :P

A book based on a moral. “The Scarlett Letter” was more then just a plain book, it was a story that portrayed human beings at their worst and how they interact with each other   as a result of their beliefs and opinions (in this case the lack of them). In the end, we find Reverend Dimmesdale buried, with his soul cleansed of his own doubt as well as  his hidden sin he reveals the “truth” to the town people after he delivers a sermon to the church. Reverend Dimmesdale was a character that concealed himself from the people and chose not to reveal his true colors only because of  other’s opinions. Hester was left alone after Arthur Dimmesdale’s death with the whole town knowing about her affair with Dimmesdale and Hester. Pearl is grown up but, is not left bare handed thanks to Chillingworth providing a fair amount of loot for her wellbeing. Hawthorne uses the situation where a high social figure is placed in a problem where sin is involved and drives the character to the point where he questions his own fate to only prove his point that no matter what a person does everyone no matter what is still able to sin. Hawthorne saw a vivid image that to this day has not yet been fulfilled about accepting who people are and that they are only capable to learn through mistakes.

    Though at the end when Dimmesdale delivered his sermon to the church it was a coincidence that his life energy had ran out and so then fell to his knees and then only after he searched for happiness and freedom did he gain the ultimate exit, death. I feel that it’s ironic in it’s own sense yet I feel that Dimmesdale got off easier then how he should have. Only because Dimmesdale was trying to still run away from the problem rather then face it head on like he should have in the beginning. Though Dimmesdale found a way to gain freedom and relieve himself from the burden of carrying the knowledge of sin the real victim and character that should have gained such an opportunity should had been Hester. At the end Hester grew old and die of such a cause but not only did she believe in the world that we have today where woman and man share mutual ground but she shared her experiences with other people who were also lost in a place where only Hester would be able to understand them.


Question: How do you think that the position of the gravestones spoke for themselves not only as symbols but deeper meaning? 

Fifth Post.

     There’s not much to say about what I have read so far I am simply stunned at everything that has happened this far. For one, Hester finally builds up the courage to tell Arthur Dimmesdale the truth about Pearl’s true father. I feel that Reverend Dimmesdale has felt like he was at fault with much of the problems that presented themselves throughout the story when all he should have done was man up and take care of his daughter; not caring what the village idiots thought of what he did even if it was sin. After, when Hester and Reverend  Dimmesdale reunite after a couple of years the minister decides to leave after his conscience seems cleansed after he has his talk with Hester. Though I feel that Pearl should not even consider taking her real father Arthur Dimmesdale back I can’t really speak on anyone’s behalf only because the turn of events in this book have been twisting and unpredictable. I find it ironic that Pearl even with a bit more of years on her account chooses to only recognize her mother Hester only when she wears the scarlet letter on her bosom.

    Through my read in some of the chapters where the focus was mainly on Reverend Dimmesdale I found more truth through his faults then I did when he is described as this perfect ultimate holy person impression when it was all a sham. For example, when the reverend feels as if he is almost like an anti Christ being when he is walking about through the town with temptations in every stop and corner.  What I felt the most inspiring was when after all the problems that both faced Hester picked up enough courage to join Arthur Dimmesdale in his journey when he emphasizes he doesn’t want to live on “alone” and Hester replies as if she will join him and reassures him that she will be there but Pearl may not since she has never met her father Arthur Dimmesdale.

Question: How do you feel now that the story's twists and turns finally are starting to become clear? How do you feel about Dimmesdale finally manning up?

What? Where? How? Huh??!?! :O "4th post"

The story so far has been an experience I have only seen in epic thrillers mixed in with a little bit of soap opera. I found myself confused with the fact that Hester is now a symbol of "hope"? From the beginning, Hester Prynne had been someone who the minister and even the adults of the town would use to make an example of what "not" to do or thy sha'll live an eternal life of torment type of junk. I feel that this novel is still missing the moment where I and many other readers will know why this specific novel is so worldly renowned and how it has been used as an example for many decades now. Though I feel much thus far is like a cliffhanger the good stuff should come pouring out like a broken damn releases its tons of water pressuring to be released from a small gap. As a reader I have learned that Dimmesdale is the father of Pearl and that even this far Chillingworth is a personal suspect to be working for the devil.

Though much has changed thus far such as the meaning in Hester's symbol on her bosom, Hester's image throughout the town and also Dimmesdale as an overall person. I feel that this might not be the center of the action but it might as well be the tip of the iceberg since the events have all came at a simple halt that will soon be revealed as either a happy ending for Hester or even maybe a surprising turn of events. If I have learned anything from this novel thus far it is to suspect the unexpected. I believe that Reverend Dimmesdale will spill the beans on his situation since the problem is killing him inside or maybe he will follow the story of the "Minister's Black Veil" and take his secret of adultery to the grave. Even so this is one of the only books that I believe is worth the wait and has twist and plots around every couple of chapters.

Question:
How has Pearl developed so far close to your beliefs? How will Dimmesdale relieve his aching heart from his pain (sin)?

Scarlett Letter (Post 3) :)

    As I read more about Hester and Pearl I feel that introducing new conflicts and surprises really adds depth into the story. Throughout the novel ( so far ) the problem for the main character Hester was that she had committed adultery and the identity of the man who she was involved with was not revealed. Though on a thorough read with the book we soon find out that the Minister Dimmesdale is the other person. I really felt excited because it was weird that Nathanial Hawthorne wrote about this specific situation before on a short story called “The Minister’s Black Veil”. Where the story itself was based on a minister who’s sin ate away his soul slowly knowing he couldn’t live with the burden of such a sin, adultery. I do not know if the stories are supposed to be related of whether or not they have any influence on each because they are from the same author after all. But, the conflicts are around a political and high praised figure Minister Dimmesdale. The character also plays out the same way that the short story depicts the Minister in that story. As the irony develops around the problem that not only Hester Prynne built but also Dimmesdale as the author Hawthorne reveals the faults in a system so loosely based on religion and without any right to trial before the people decided a person’s fate.

    I believe that once and only if Dimmesdale reveals his secret the society in the small town of Massachusetts will fall into either  a state of shock and enlightenment or either just let the minister to be forgiven for the sins he has committed.  It’s really a crazy story that through all the details it has and all the little conversations between characters much is revealed that is not expected. The thrill that rushed the reader to want to know more was when finding out who Hester Prynne was and why she was being punished by her own lover Minister Dimmesdale. To the point where the reader finds out that the believed to be deceased husband of Hester Prynne is alive and well and actually still keeping a watchful eye on Hester. I feel that once the truth is revealed I don’t honestly know what might happen and that alone is going to keep me wanting to read because this is a “low key” action novel. J

Question: How do you anticipate will or would the reveal of Minister Dimmesdale’s sin impact the town of Massachusetts? How will Hester be treated afterwards and how about Dimmesdale?        

The Scarlet Letter (2nd post) :\

Scarlet Letter (2)

    Reading more into the novel “The Scarlett Letter”, the (main) character Hester Prynne is in prison for adultery in a town in Massachusetts. The era is around the reign of the puritan belief and order. Thus, after being publicly humiliated Hester goes back to prison and is visited by her husband “Mr. Chillingworth” and is told to keep his real identity a secret or her lover will be his first motive for him to reveal to the public. Hester goes through emotional pain after her release from jail as she moves to the outskirts of the town where old abandoned settlement was once before. Hester Prynne takes up her own dealings with knitting and thus provides for her and her child’s Pearl well being. Though she keeps in thought that her child isn’t possessed by demonic forces her doubts only grow bigger as her daughter Pearl grows up. Pearl is described as a friendless, emotionless, and intelligent little girl but also understands her mother’s situation and her own and accepts it.

    Pearl starts to be discussed throughout town due to her outbursts in public towards the other town children such as throwing rocks at them or talking in broken language such as if she were a witch. Hester tries to question her child Pearl to understand and believe in religion but she positively answers in rejection towards  the Christian religion. The town’s people stir up conversation and try to take Pearl from Hester but, only if she is capable in believing in the Christian religion of the Puritan community. Pearl’s beauty reflected upon Hester but also is believed to have inherited Hester Prynne’s sins, hatred , and evil that was sprouted through Hester’s sin of that lustful night. “The Elf Child” Pearl, is no doubt going to bring a greater climax and problem then Hester’s embroiled scarlet thus far.

Question: How do you think Pearl's attitude and state of mind was really brought up? How might this effect Hester in the near future?

1st Scarlett Letter post :|

Scarlett Letter

    An original novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne “ The Scarlett Letter” brings forth the essence of the Puritan era and gives the audience an insight look into the experience of a young woman “Hester Prynne”. “The Scarlett Letter”  starts off the reader by describing a worn down environment and shallow place from where a prison  stands. Nathaniel Hawthorne shows the unforgiving penal system that Puritan influence had during the earlier times by sending off death sentences and public shaming. “Hester Prynne” is a character that bares a letter knitted to her bosom the letter “A” and carries a infant throughout my reading. Hester is being punished by public shaming on a platform viewed by the many townsfolk of Massachusetts. Though in the beginning we are presented with lady characters that gossip and try to enforce their opinion to strike Hester with a death sentence after her crime (adultery perhaps).

    As the story develops not much is said from Heather Prynne but her character and small actions outline her personality and soon to be details further on the read. Puritan law and influence might not have been fair upon woman and “sins” but Heather seemed to have her will strong and spirits up even when upon the “shaming” platform. Though not much has been revealed about who committed the  sin with Heather Prynne her back story about her husband and recent life reveals little detail of her character. Though hate struck the women in the town much is left unanswered why they reacted the way they did ( jealousy, hate, vendettas ). Hawthorne’s interpretation of divine mixed with hate and sin made Heather look righteous in image alone but also not be tainted by her sin against the Puritan belief. Though much can’t be said thus far it is certain that reasons and questions will be cleared as one reads further into the novel.


Question:
Why does Heather Prynne receive minor public humiliation rather then receive a death sentence?

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