The Scarlet letter,analysis of the heroine

Ⅰ. Literature Review

(1) Background and Significance

The scarlet Letter is the most influential in the 19th century romantic novelist ，which is Nathaniel Hawthorne's first novel. The simple plot ,the profound content ,the contradiction, unique, vivid language, psychological description detail make it a "psychological romance", the American romantic novels and staple of psychological analysis novel and the symbolism novel. The heroine Hester Prynne is a strong, dare to fight for women. She is a beautiful young, passionate woman, her slender, graceful appearance to complete stately degree. Her raven hair was so glossy, so full of sunshine; her face, with its smooth complexion and fair beauty.The facial features, and imposing dark eyes and forehead. She was a noble lady, in terms of the femininity of the high society." Born in a dilapidated old aristocratic family, from the family pet, but unfortunately married a year decline and body deformity of the old scholar Roger, they do not talk of love.The novel takes place during the summer in 17th-century