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The Scarlet Letter; Brief Introduction ; Plot Overview;Then,she is publicly vilified(中伤）and forced to wear the scarlet letter “A” on her clothing to identify her as an adulteress,but she loyally refuses to reveal the identity of her lover.She accepts the punishment with graces and refuses to be defeated by the shame inflicted upon her by society.Eventually, Dimmesdale publicly admits his part in the adultery and dies in Hesters arms.;Theme of the Scarlet Letter;Structure;Major Characters;Hesters husband Old and ugly Snaky and cruel Jealous His deformed shoulders mirror his distorted soul. He is interested in revenge. True sin/evil ;Symbolism in this novel ;Symbol of the Scarlet Letter A; The letter A initially is a sign of adultery and penitence (忏悔),as the community sees the letter as a mark of just punishment and a symbol to deter others from sin.Hester is a fallen woman with a symbol of her guilt.Later,when she becomes a frequent visitor in homes of pain and sorrow, the A is seen to represent “Able” or “Angel”. It has rejuvenated Hester and changed her meaning in the eyes of the community. ; ;13