Throughout history, imagery has been used in literature to give emotional depth and prominence to literary works that would otherwise be lost in the time. The Scarlet Letter is a moving novel from the Puritan era that focuses on the harsh and controversial topics of adultery, sin, hypocrisy, and judgment. The Scarlet Letter tells the sentimental story of Hester Prynne, a young Puritan woman who was condemned to wear a scarlet A after committing adultery and creating an illegitimate child, Pearl, with the saintly Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale. The author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, employs a unique and unprecedented style that incorporates antiquated words, thought-provoking symbolism, and rich irony. Hawthorne's writing style gives deep meaning to many everyday objects such as a rosebush and a prison door. One of the most important objects, the scarlet letter, has undergone numerous transformations in its symbolism. Throughout The Scarlet Letter, the eponymous scarlet letter takes on the role of a beautiful symbol of sin and adultery, a material representation of the Pearl, and a manifestation of holiness and strength. At the beginning of The Scarlet Letter, the scarlet A represents a more obvious meaning. and linear concept: adultery. In the Puritan era, committing the sinful act of adultery was illegal and punishable by various penalties. When Hester Prynne commits adultery, she is forced to wear the scarlet letter on her chest because she refuses to confess who her partner is. The presence of the scarlet letter changes Puritan society's view of Hester. The scarlet letter's initial role as an allegory of sin is projected onto Hester as a whole. Young people are taught to “look at her, with the flaming scarlet letter on her breast, — her, the... middle of paper ... her evolution as a symbol through time. Scarlet A takes many different forms; at the end of The Scarlet Letter, the scarlet A is an antipode of itself. It goes from a representation of sin to a symbol of holiness, two completely opposite concepts. The concepts explored above are not restrictions, as the scarlet letter can take on many other meanings. Symbolism is a complicated matter; Each reader's interpretation is different – ​​John Green, a modern American author, states that "books belong to their readers." If this is to be true, then all interpretations of the symbolism of the Scarlet A must be considered acceptable, whether Hawthorne intended them or not. Once the manuscript leaves the writer's hands and the novel is made public, the author's work of literary art becomes a puzzle that the reader pieces together in his or her own way..