The Letter A is a mark of punishment and humiliation. However, Hester Prynne carries the symbol upon her with a very different out look than the puritans intended. Hester and the Puritans both have strong feelings for this Scarlet Letter but both will not come to terms and define a universal meaning for this strong symbol. The Puritans intend this A to be a disgrace to Hester Prynne. To make the public aware that she …showed first 75 words of 318 total…

…showed last 75 words of 318 total…you have on the Scarlet Letter to each person it has a different relevance. It is for some signs of hope and independence but for others nothing more than a sign for crime and sin. Whatever way you depict this letter it has a extremely important meaning and tells not only of a woman and sin but a lesson in life of standing for what you believe in no matter what the cost and repercussions.