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The two authors of The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter had different views on topics, which are expressed through their literary works. The two authors had different views concerning topics such as, the nature of evil, the meaning of the forest, and truth. But they also had many similar views, which dictate the path that is followed in their literary works. The author of The Crucible saw the nature of evil as a thing of children. This view can be seen when, through a sick, twisted joke, a group of children pretend to see the devil and many people are killed due to these lies. These children are portrayed as “evil” in the story. But, in The Scarlet Letter the true nature of evil is seen as more of an adult trait. The “evil” person in the story is Roger Chillingworth. Roger is seen as evil because he does not sin for love, as do Hester and Dimmesdale, but sins for his own dark pleasure. This is seen as an adult tr