The Symbolism of The Scarlet Letter: Shame, Sin, and Society Few novels turn a single object into something as powerful, haunting, and unforgettable as The Scarlet Letter. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's hands, the The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne Trivia Quiz! Quiz, Flashcards & Trivia Just finished this book and LOVED it! This is a great story about the woman who inspired Nathanial Hawthorne's character, Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter. As a historical fiction author I'm fascinated by the clothes women wore and how those clothes made them feel. I loved this exhibition because the clothes weren't in glass cases and there