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英文题目 On the “A” Of the Scarlet Letter 中文题目 浅谈《红字》中的象征手法 论文类型:文学评论 On the “A” Of the Scarlet Letter Abstract: The Scarlet Letter makes the writer National Hawthorne known all around the world .In this paper, National Hawthorne known and the type character of the Scarlet Letter concerned in careful thinking, endow with the scarlet letter and shape, and gives a plenty of meaning for the scarlet letter. The writer uses the symbolism so skillful that it enhances the symbolism in this novel from the following aspects: the changing symbolic meaning of the scarlet letter, the names of the major characters and many objects that are described in the novel to make the symbolism clear to the readers. Key words: The Scarlet Letter; symbolism Outline I. Introduction II. Different meanings of the scarlet letter “A”: III. The Symbolic Meaning of the Four Major Characters Names IV. The meaning of the Scarlet Letter I. Introduction The Scarlet Letter is notable for its allegory and symbolism is regarded as the first symbolic novel in American literature. The scarlet letter not only as the title of this novel, it also as center symbols this novel. So, this paper researched it is most important. Beside, some other objects that are described in this novel have their symbolic meanings. Moreover, the names of the four major characters: Hester Prynne, Ardimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth and Pearl also have their symbolic meanings. The scarlet letter is a novel of much symbolic. II. Different meanings of the scarlet letter “A”: 2.1 The changes of the symbolic meaning of scarlet letter “A”: In this novel, the scarlet letter “A” changes its meaning many different times. This change is significant. It shows growth in the characters, and the community in which they live. The letter “A” begins as a symbol of sin. It then becomes a symbol of alone and alienation, and finally it becomes a symbol of able, angel and admirable. 2.1.1 Adultery The letter “A” worn on Hester bosom is a symbol of her a