The Puritan Society

As the novel progressed, I noticed that there were constant examples of there being almost two separate settings in this Puritain society. The town represents civilization, which is a place where people are rule-bound and where other members of the town are always watching your moves. Here, you will be quickly punished for any wrong actions. On the otherhand, the forest surrounding the town is a space where society’s rules do not apply. This is shown when Hester and Dimmesdale are able to safely meet without having to worry about their society's judging eyes.