Set within the rigid moral framework of 17th-century Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is a profound exploration of sin, guilt, and social judgment. The novel follows Hester Prynne, condemned to wear the scarlet letter "A" as a symbol of her adultery. Marked by public shame yet refusing to name the father of her child, Hester endures isolation and scorn while raising her daughter, Pearl, on the fringes of society.
As the narrative unfolds, Hawthorne examines the complex dynamics of se ...