The Significance of the Scaffold in the "Scarlett Letter"

The letter "A" in the Scarlet Letter is not just a letter, it is a symbol in which the whole book revolves around and establishes a theme that develops throughout the story. The letter "A" changes throughout the novel and goes from something evil to something good, in this case being "angel." The letter gives Hester, the main character, her personality and integrity; it gives Hester the strength to be able to fight her problems and to help out others. Being a mere badge, this letter represents an identity, a mark, and a way of justification.
<Tab/>In the novel, Hester flees from her life in Europe, which she didn't like, and moves to America. She settles in a puritan community, where she meets Arthur Dimmesdale, a young puritan minister, and she commits the act of adultery. …