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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
The Scarlet Letter
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 14 July 2024
———Original titleeng. The Scarlet Letter · 1850
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