What does that scarlet letter stand for in ' The Scarlet Letter'? Why is the colour scarlet used here?
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A.
It is the letter A of the alphabet; its colour is a Biblical reference to the Whore of Bobylon who was dressed in purple and scarlet
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B.
The scarlet letter was a letter the narrator discovers; he is forced to chase the mystery - scarlet signifies danger
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C.
It is the letter A of the alphabet; the colour scarlet was the colour of Chirst's blood and indicates 'a martyr'-punished for no sin of his or her
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D.
The scarlet letter is a mystery and the theme of novel; scarlet indicates danger
Correct Answer:
A. It is the letter A of the alphabet; its colour is a Biblical reference to the Whore of Bobylon who was dressed in purple and scarlet
Explanation:
The Scarlet Letter stands for the letter 'A' of the alphabet. Its colour is a Biblical reference to the whore of Babylon who was dressed in purple and scarlet. It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, published in 1850. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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