Question 40
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2017
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LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH
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objective
In the following passage from *The Scarlet Letter*, "The scarlet letter A, embroidered with gold thread, glimmered in the sunlight, a beacon of shame and resilience," analyse the symbolism of the scarlet letter. Explain how this symbol contributes to the novel's exploration of sin and redemption.
Answer Options
A.
The scarlet letter A represents only the community's condemnation of Hester's sin, serving as a permanent reminder of her transgression without any suggestion of personal strength or redemption.
B.
The scarlet letter A is a symbol of Puritan religious authority, indicating the strict moral code imposed on the townspeople rather than reflecting Hester's individual experience.
C.
The scarlet letter A signifies Hester's secret love affair and the romantic passion between her and Dimmesdale, highlighting the novel's focus on forbidden love rather than sin and redemption.
Correct Answer
D.
The scarlet letter A symbolizes both shame (it marks Hester's adultery) and resilience (its gold embroidery and glimmer show her dignity). This dual symbolism underlines the novel's theme that sin is not merely a static punishment but can lead to personal growth and redemption, as Hester's public shame becomes a catalyst for her moral strength.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The scarlet letter A symbolizes both shame (it marks Hester's adultery) and resilience (its gold embroidery and glimmer show her dignity). This dual symbolism underlines the novel's theme that sin is not merely a static punishment but can lead to personal growth and redemption, as Hester's public shame becomes a catalyst for her moral strength.
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2017
Literature In English
Question 40.
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2017
Gce Model Questions Vol1
Literature In English
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