DOI: https://doi.org/10.59321/BAUETJ.V4I2.28
AUTHOR(S)
Mst. Tasnim Zahan1, Md. Hamidur Rahman1*
ABSTRACT
Hester Prynne, the leading character of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s precious novel The Scarlet Letter, is the subject matter of this thesis. In the face of Puritan society’s draconian ethical etiquette, Hester’s resilience displays itself as a subtle but dynamic force that propels her capacity to endure rejection, shame, and mental distress. This thesis highlights the complex aspects of Hester’s power through a close reading of The Scarlet Letter which is enhanced by historical and feminist viewpoints. Beyond the outward manifestations of torment, this study affirms the inner workings of Hester’s resilience through an analysis of her behaviour, relationships, and inner conflicts. It contends that Hester’s determined devotion to her quest for inner liberation, parental love and personal rectitude is the foundation of her tenacity. In addition, it looks at Hester’s resilience in the light of its larger themes of sin, shame, and social denunciation. Hester Prynne is a multifaceted and endless literary character whose resistance and optimism in the face of hardship are demonstrated by her resilience. This study offers new insight into the relevance of resilience as a transformational force in literature as well as in human existence.