The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a novel that resonates throughout generations. The novel was banned for the soul purpose of its storyline that clashes with the moralities of religion and the direct reference to the child’s father being the minister of a Church. The novel published in 1850 about a Puritan society raised many red flags for its obscene content and religious implications. The literary censorship of this novel questions the extent of liberty in terms of artistic freedom and education. The religious aspects of the novel banned it not only from society, but also from being taught in schools. This project will explore the censorship aspects of The Scarlet Letter and display the significance of its ban in the time it was published and how that novel continues to play a role in today’s society.