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Essay Archive - The Effects and Implications of Sin in The Scarlet Letter
The Effects and Implications of Sin in The Scarlet Letter
Sin is the transgression of a moral code designated by either
society or the transgressor. The Puritans of Boston in the novel, The
Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, establish a rigid moral code by
which to purge their society of deviants. As this society is inherently
theocratic, the beliefs and restrictions established by religion are not
only incorporated into law but constitute all law. In this manner, the
moral code of the Puritan society thoroughly pervades the lives of its
indivi....
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