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Is it possible for one man’s truth to be another’s lie, or is it that the two’s interpretation of the absolute truth differ? Truth cannot be viewed from a subjective perspective for then there would be endless “truths�, rather, the truth must be viewed objectively for the fact that it is. Despite the obvious flaw with subjective truth, many believed, and still do, in its reasoning. Authors Nathaniel Hawthorne and Arthur Miller of The Scarlet Letter and The Crucible, respectively, both write about how Puritans, filled with fear and ignorance, blindly believed the subjective statements and accusations they heard without considering the objectivity of the truth.
In the Scarlet Letter, two opposing views of Roger Chillingworth and Mr. Dimmesdale’s relationship exist; the public thinks that the union is beneficial because it will save the reverend’s life, but Hester Prynne knows that Roger is seeking revenge and therefore thinks his actions evil. By presenting......

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