characterize Hester as greatly affects the outcome of the story and the development of the plot. The story could focus on other characters in the plot but then vital information would be missing; the fact that Chillingworth was Hesters fiance would not be revealed, information about Pearl would also not be given. This story is mostly focused on Hester, and therefore she must be important to developing the plot. The four main characters of this story available were; Hester, Chillingworth, Pearl, and Dimmesdale. Take away Hester, and Pearl is not born, Chillingworth is not a factor, Dimmesdale doesnt have an affair, and there is no plot. Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter, uses certain techniques to characterize the main character, Hester Prynne, to mold her into the woman he wants her to be. He shapes her to develop the plot in a way he deems worthy. He uses mainly dialogue and narrative descriptions to help the reader visualize the character and does a great job developing the plot with her. ...
