Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from The Scarlet Letter

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

The Custom House - This location is the scene of the Introductory chapter of the Scarlet Letter.

The Scarlet Letter - This object is a symbol of a crime that is posted on the outter wear of the convicted person.

Prison Door - This location is where a wild rose bush grows that is a key area for the main characters in the novel.

Wild Rose Bush - This object is a symbol of a sweet moral blossom in a very dark novel.

Town Scaffolds - This location is where criminals stand.

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