"It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some sweet moral blossom, that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close of a tale of human frailty and sorrow" (46).
Response
As we discussed in class, the rose bush seems to be a glimmer of hope next to a place that is filled with deep sorrow. The rose bush may give prisoners hope that their lives are not over merely becuase they are in prison. It marks hard times follwed by a redemption, hence, the contrast between the prison and the rose bush.
Quote
"She turned her eyes downward at the scarlet letter, and even touched it with her finger, to assure herself that the infant and the shame were real. Yes!-these were her realities-all else had vanished"(56).
Response
Hester is attempting to forget her sin and move forward but society will not allow it, one sin causes a person to be publicly humiliated and ridiculed. In a society that prides themselves completely on religion it seems counter-intuitive to exclude the major Christian theme of forgiveness. If a person repents they should be welcomed back into the community, this is not the case.
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