A symbol is a person, place, thing or event that has meaning in itself and that also stands for something more. Direct statements of feeling can sometimes be inadequate; instead the use of striking symbols to evoke complexities of mood and meaning are much more interesting to read and analyze to truly appreciate a classic piece of literature. In his novel, The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne makes extensive uses of symbolism. People and objects are …showed first 75 words of 1999 total…

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