The Scarlet Letter In The Scarlet Letter, what does the forest symbolize? Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47 Last updated by anonymous on 10 Jan 09:58
In the Scarlet Letter the forest symbolizes a departure from the rules and restrictions of the society. The forest has an element of secrecy that allows Hester and her lover. It is a space of natural rather than human authority.
