Lindsey

== ﻿The Scarlett Letter "A pure hand needs no glove to cover it."--Nathaniel Hawthorne  ==

What others have said: "Featuring perhaps one of the greatest women in literature." Anonymous from topmystery.com

"A serious psychological drama." --Anonymous from topmystery.com

"Timeless and powerferfull." --Anonymous from topmystery.com

"A priest, a doctor and a wild little girl are some of the other colorful characters woven together to create a story full of suspense and surprises." --Anonymous from topmystery.com

Memorable Quotes: "Ah, but let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart.

"But this had been a sin of passion, not of principle, nor even purpose."

"She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom."

Why I chose the Items I Chose.

Quote One: I chose this quote because it hints on the moral value of this book. When someone is publically humiliated, it gets to them. This quote shows that Hester will always remember what she did, whether she wears a red A on her clothing or not. She knows what she did, and deep down she realizes that it was wrong.

Quote Two: I chose this quote because it lets the reader know why Hester slept with Dimmesdale. She didn't do because she didn't love her husband, nor because she wanted to hurt him. She was without her husband for quite some time, and clearly got lonely. Sometimes we do things that our minds cannot fully understand, and this is what Hestere did.

Quote Three: I chose this quote because it is very emotional. Hester didn't realize how much of a burden the letter was until she took it off. It's hard to compare the weight if you don't realize the feeling of relief. She was finally free and let go of everything that she was holding on to from her past.