The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Exploring themes of sin, guilt, and redemption, the narrative unfolds in an early New England colony, focusing on the lives of three central characters. Hester Prynne faces public shame for her adultery, marked by the scarlet letter "A" she must wear. Reverend Dimmesdale grapples with his concealed guilt, while Chillingworth, driven by obsession, seeks revenge. This tragic tale examines the profound consequences of a single passionate act on personal and societal morality, reflecting the complexities of human emotion and societal judgment.