Puritanism, the belief that self-control and hard work are important and that pleasure is wrong or unnecessary, is weaved through every page of The Scarlet Letter. Hawthornes novel is set in the seventeenth century New England town of Boston, a Puritanical town. The entire plot of the novel follows the strict and intolerant ways of a this town. Hawthorne also portrays Puritanism through the bold characters in the novel and through their descriptions, actions and beliefs. Every symbol and image unifies the novel and adds a deeper level of meaning to the story while giving the reader a rich taste of Puritanism. From reading the novel and researching about Hawthornes life, one is able to evaluate the influence that Hawthornes backgroun
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