The Scarlet Letter In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter, the symbols play very important factors that are used throughout the story. Hawthorne uses three scaffold scenes that are at the beginning, middle, and the end of the story. He also uses the concept of nature such as the brook, rose, and forest but the most significant symbol that is shown throughout the novel is the scarlet letter A. The letter represents different things to …showed first 75 words of 1682 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1682 total…to why has the different settings and colors. Hawthorne uses the scarlet letter as a symbol to show the reader that it has a deep meaning behind it. The scarlet letter contributes to the overall message of the book by showing that one cannot live freely without confessing their sins. Instead of hiding from them, one should reveal because it is the only way one will be free no matter what the risks may be.