In addition to using night and day to great effect, Hawthorne also utilizes color, especially the color red, to create a mood in the novel. By using examples, explain how Hawthorne uses colors to convey meaning in the scarlet letter.
Hawthorne uses the colors red, black, and white to represent Hestor's emotions and the emotions of those around her. The most frequently employed color symbol by Hawthorne is red. Red most obviously represents Hestor's sin, as shown by her scarlet "A" she is forced to wear.
