Symbolism can be defined as the representation of a person, place or thing in another
             format. Symbolism exists everywhere throughout life and describes different aspects of a
             person. Symbolism is most evident in literature through novels and other forms of
             fiction. Most anything in a novel can have some sort of symbol representing it.
             Characters most often in a novel are symbols of a divine ideas. In the novel The Scarlet
             Letter symbolism is most revealed through the four main characters. The author,
             Nathaniel Hawthorne, fills the book with symbolism but focuses most of it on the
             characters. In the novel The Scarlet Letter , Nathaniel Hawthorne displays symbolism
             through Hester Prynne, Pearl Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth.
             Hester Prynne is the main character in the novel and she exhibits many aspects of
             symbolism. The first mark of symbolism is revealed in her scarlet letter. The letter
             symbolizes many aspects of her character. The first way the letter represents her is
             through adultery. She commits adultery and the "A" represents her crime. She must wear
             this letter of shame for her punishment. This is just one meaning for the scarlet letter. It
             also symbolizes her ability to overcome her sins and move on. Some of the local citizens
             in the town said her letter meant "Able" because of her strengths as a woman (Hawthorne
             148). This yet shows another important example of symbolism through Hester and her
             scarlet letter. Hester's character also symbolizes many important ideas in society. Hester
             represents independence in her society. She is an independent person who has her own
             values and morals. She also signifies her independence through not declaring the partner
             in her crime. She remains independent throughout the whole novel by living on her own
             and staying away from society as much as she can. Another trait Hester symbolizes is
             innocence. Hester is an innocent victim through her...