The Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel Hawthorne Summarize the emotional paradox in the Scarlet Letter.

A classic by any definition, The Scarlet Letter is a constant reminder that no sin goes unpunished. For Hester Pryne punishment was instilled upon the center of her being by a blood scarlet 'A' upon her chest. Nathaniel Hawthorne is considered by many to be the master of the short story and leaves very little to be desired by this production. Based in Salem Massachusetts located in a Puritianistic town cloaked by harsh limitations and strict prejudices, Hester Pryne is forced into public humiliation due to her unwed pregnancy - a violation of Puritan formative regulations. A sin such…