... a society. Hester Prynne holds herself with dignity although she wears and infamous title and lives in a world of public shame. She is sentenced to the scarlet letter 'A' which is known for "adulterer." This badge of humiliation serves as a constant reminder of her sin. Although this title is meant to bring shame upon Hester, she ultimately uses it as leverage for her greater good. Hester is given ... society. She portrays this when she sees that Hester has removed her scarlet letter. The reaction Pearl gives about this illuminates the wrongness in trying to escape ones identity, rather...

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• Grade Level: High School

... . According to the law of the Puritan society and the strict interpretation of the Bible, adultery is one of the deadliest sins that led to the deadliest punishment - execution or corporal punishment. The letter A came to symbolize different things for each character. For Hester, the Scarlet Letter symbolizes her adultery and for Dimmesdale, it is a reminder of his hidden sin. The characters are given different punishments corresponding to their symbolisms. Hester's punishment is to face the public with her ... , public shaming, naturally forces one to reflect on themselves and encourages...

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