The Scarlet Letter
eng. The Scarlet Letter · 1850
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Main Ideas
- Exploration of the impact of sin, guilt, and redemption on individuals and society
- Critique of the strict norms and values of Puritan society
- Reflections on the nature of evil and its manifestations in the human heart
- Examination of complex human relationships, uncovering the true motives behind actions
- Search for freedom and identity in a stifling moral atmosphere
- Questions of inner loneliness and alienation from society
- Psychological unfolding of the internal conflict of the main characters

Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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