The Advantages and Disadvantages of being an Outcast As proven in John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and in The Scarlet Letter written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there is deep character growth that comes with a forced seclusion from society. Although there are many physical and mental struggles, this exilation also provides time to grasp the importance of the simplistic beauty of life. The two novels contain different circumstances in terms of plot. The Grapes of …showed first 75 words of 1810 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1810 total…disadvantages which in turn teach the characters insightful concepts which serve in a beneficial way. Just as the Joads learned to care for all people in a time of need, Hester, Dimmesdale and Pearl also grasped the idea of reducing life to the things that truly matter. As the characters realized this, they were all able to offer positive qualities to others. Through experience alone, one can learn to understand the point of human existence.