The following essays and opinion papers provide a modern interpretation of ‘The Scarlet Letter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne which align with the spirit of the 21st century. Firstly, we will focus on the blatant double standards. Hawthorne presents Hester Prynne as a sinner for engaging in an adulterous affair, while the man involved, Arthur Dimmesdale, continues … Continue reading “The Scarlet Letter” Essays: the Bold Truth of Hester Prynne