Revenge In The Scarlet Letter

Revenge, the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for their wrongdoings against another, is characterized as a corruption of the mind of the affected individual. Throughout the history of literature, countless authors have incorporated the theme of revenge into their works. For example, in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Scarlet Letter, Roger Chillingworth seeks revenge on Minister Dimmesdale because of his crime committed with Hester. Similarly, in William Shakespeare’s, Othello, Iago devises an evil plan to avenge Othello of his rumored sin.

Iago, the two-faced antagonist of the play, is portrayed by Shakespeare as an inconsiderate, backstabbing trickster, who absolutely detests Othello and is seeking revenge after he hears the