find references to red. (b)at the end of chapter 14, what is the black flower? What contrast with another flower is suggested? (c)Pearl constructs and wears a letter of her own. What is suggested by color and material of her "A"?

Scarlet Letter is red symbolizing offence of a sexual nature.

Black Flower-In Chapter One of "The Scarlet Letter", Hawthorne describes the prison as the "black flower" of civilized society. THe irony being that this Puratin society is somehow utopian.

Pearl's letter is made of fresh green plants, to wear upon her own breast. This symbolizes the veryelemental and pure nature of her.