Scarlet Letter Character Analysis

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Zack Graham 4/30/11 Ms.Dennis Per.7 The Scarlet Letter Character Analysis In the novel, " The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there are four major characters. The four characters are Arthur Dimmesdale, Hester Pryne, Roger Chillingworth, and Pearl. These characters work hard to stand up for their rights and depend on each other for support. Hester Pryne is a strong young woman who does not care about what others have to say. She is the basis of the novel. I feel that Hester can be independent at times but still needs someone there by her side to carry her through. Even though Hester had an affair with Dimmesdale, she needs to learn that if she wants to be mature and continue what she is doing, then she had to accept the consequences, (Pearl), and not feel alienated. Dealing with these issues, she still has time to worry about society. In the novel, Hester likes to help out others as in serving the poor and giving them clothing. To me she takes a lot of time tending to other people and never has time to think about herself. She is stuck in a "hole" that she cant get out of because of the harsh behavior she has gone thorough, especially with her fathers sexism. And to think all of these characteristics play in to what kind of person she is, she has become, and who she will be. Another important character is Arthur Dimmesdale. He has a strong conscience, which enables him to try new things. Dimmesdale is the one who had the affair with Hester. In my opinion Dimmesdale shouldn't bother going around and "sleeping" with other married women. Arthur is a sophisticated man and is put on a high pedestal in this novel. Dimmesdale attended Oxford
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