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I think it symbolizes hester in some way, i haven't read the rest of the book so i dont know how. But i will soon find out ( like my foreshadow? haha)
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i'm not sure, personally. right now it seems like it might just be a convenient introduction. but possibly it could symbolize hester- the fallen beauty(!)...? not sure.
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I think the rosebush symbolizes the ability of nature to take over man's activities. I also think it symbolizes Hester
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I think the rose bush somewhat symbolizes Hester. Even though she committed adultry she is a beautiful person but she dresses in rags. Its like the ugly weeds surrounding the beautiful rose bush.
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The rosebush symbolizes natures ability to outlast humans
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Wow, you have a ton of interesting ideas on this. I think it's clear the rosebush is a symbol, but of what? As some of you have done, consider everything you can think of re: a rosebush. If it is a...
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...rosebush...roses...thorns!Maybe it does symbolize Hester- beautiful but able to protect herself from others (in this case from the disdain of others). I dunno, just an idea.
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I would have to agree the rosebush does signifiy Hester in some way that i can't figure out right now.....its also showing how nature can outlive humans.....
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I think maybe it just offers some relief to those that are in prison. Possibly it is to show them that there is still hope in the world and maybe this beautiful rosebush in the depressing scenery...
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The rosebush represents Hester. The way a rosebush is pretty, as is Hester. And as the way a rosebush is thorny, as is Hester's life.
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I think it represents a differents in surrounding. In that scene, all that is there is the graveyard and the jail. But then the rosebush interrupts that dismal scene. I think that is like Hester,...
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