Symbolism is when something in a literary work represents another something which is actually real within the story.  One example of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter is the scarlet letter found on Hester's bosom. The letter represents compassion, and it can also, as I believe represent her sin and shame.  Another example, is the Black Man, which symbolizes Satan.

Symbolism is when a object, person, animal, word, or etc has a deep, inner meaning that symbolizes something different than originally portrayed. The meteor symbolizes to Dimmesdale that he should represent the symbol of shame and adultery in the same manner as Hester does.

Symbolism is when an object, person, or animal has a eperate meaning in a story. Two examples of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter are the scarlet "A" and Pearl. The scarlet letter is a symbol of Hester's **** and passion. The red is mostly the symbol of passion and the "A" stands fro adultery. Pearl is the symbol of Hester's adultery also. She is the everyday standing symbol that Hester has sinned and she is the living proof of that.

Symbolism is when a person or object has a double meaning. Examples of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter are the rose bush and the color of Hester's "A". The colors of the rosebush and the "A" represent passion.