Rodolfo Brandon BernardinoP7Song Choice Paragraphs

The first song, “A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White”, was chosen

because the theme of the song matches with guilt theme that is present in “The Scarlet

Letter”. “A Boy Brushed Red…” is about the guilt of having sex outside the rules and

regulations of their way of life, e.g., sex outside of marriage. One can find the same guilt

within Dimmesdale inside “The Scarlet Letter”. The song’s depressing lyrics show

similarities with Dimmesdale’s apparent depression before his enlightenment by Hester

in the forest. The chorus of the song can apply as a possible reference to Dimmesdale’s

inevitable demise.

“The Promise” was easily connected to Dimmesdale’s promise to Hester and

Pearl. The title of song itself reminds one about Dimmesdale and his promise to his

family. An example of this would be in these two lines of the song, “I vow to come for

you. If you wait for me.” Love, which is a major theme of this song, is easily identified

with Dimmesdale’s deep love of Hester. Both Dimmesdale and the song’s narrator

display a deep affection for their lovers.

“The Bird and the Worm”, by The Used, was chosen for its relevant content.

Dimmesdale’s inner guilt is easily connected in this song. One theme from the book,

man vs society, is easily observed in the song. The title of the song was also very

intriguing. It could be used as a metaphor for the relationship between Roger

Chillingworth and Arthur Dimmesdale. Chillingworth would be seen as the “bird”, and

Dimmesdale as the worm crawling to safety.

“Liar, Liar” is a song about