The Scarlet Letter
what is the scarlet representing for? explain.
Scarlet letter
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At the beginning of the novel, the scarlet letter is a symbol of adultery and shame. Wearing the letter was Hester's punishment for having Pearl out of wedlock and with a man who was not her husband.
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