The Scarlet Letter

Hester's experience with the Scarlet A seems quite similar to the relationship between the main character in "The Yellow Wallpaper" and the figures she imagined were in the wallpaper. While both the Scarlet A and the wallpaper originated as symbols confinement for the characters, eventually, they were able to transform the signs into positive symbols that represented their identities. Hence, Hester did not leave Massachusetts's, instead she attempted to integrate the Scarlet A into her experiences and memories.