Rough Draft for Essay
Hawthorne uses descriptive diction to describe and highlight Hester’s appearance. The “gloss” on her hair brings out the image of a young woman. Words such as richness and impressiveness build her complex features like her brows and deep black eyes. This gives her a more alive and active look in her character. Yet, she also earned herself a “halo of misfortune and ignominy”, which is a result of a sin she has committed. Embroidered and illuminated was the Scarlet Letter she has received on her bosom, as a mark to remind her of her mistake. Hawthorne includes all of these descriptive words to portray and illustrate the transition from a young innocent beauty to a troubled one.
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