... shown to be up to fate. While both characters have a major transformation in identity throughout the novel, Hester's is the most revolutionary. Hester creates a new identity for herself as a woman, completely devoid of her past sins, and in turn is shown to be a positive and empowering role model. In the ... on how she chooses to live her life presently. Choosing to return to the place where she was faced with so much adversity is a great testament to her resilience as a woman of this time period. As one of the last scenes in the novel, this section of the novel also ... Hester, made her...

• Word Count: 1347
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School