Explore the captivating world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” and delve into the themes of dual identity and self-assertion in this interactive article. Uncover the symbolic significance of the infamous letter A as Hester’s badge of shame and defiance, reflecting her inner self. Authored by Sultan Alghofaili from Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, this study sheds light on Hawthorne’s portrayal of a Puritan society rife with hypocrisy and deceit. Discover how Hester, a self-r…