It is the second time when I finished reading the Scarlet Letter written by Hawthorne, and I have many new thoughts about this book. What impresses me most is that the symbolism used in this book. Hawthorne used symbolism many times in the book, and he gave many sense to the scarlet letter A. After my detailed reading and deep thinking, I also find that the scarlet letter A doesn't merely means adultery that Hester had had in the book. Actually, it has richful meanings. First, I think the letter A maybe means alone. The heroin of this book Hester has beautiful appearance and born in a great family , but she was asked to married an old and disabled man. The old man Roger Chillingrowth has abundant knowledge, and he often overlooked the true feelings of Hester. Poor communication makes unfortunate marriage. And Hester's heart was filled with loneliness and she eager to pursue her happiness. Thus, the letter A means alone here.