Dive into Nathaniel Hawthorne’s symbolic masterpiece, “The Scarlet Letter,” where characters like Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth embody complex themes of sin, redemption, and morality. Explore the Puritan society’s judgment and the characters’ inner struggles against societal norms. Unravel the symbolism of the scarlet letter, light and darkness, and the contrasting settings of forest and village. Discover how Hester’s transformation from a public sinner to a compassionate individ…