... guilt, and here should be the scene of her earthly punishment; and so, perchance, the torture of her daily shame would at length purge her soul, and work out another purity than that which she had lost: more saint-like, because the result of martyrdom."˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can escape shame and ridicule ... wedding dresses. This is obviously because she had committed sins that were supposed to be confined to the sanctity of marriage.) Throughout the novel Hester's strength is put to the test. Her will to keep on living a normal and...

• Word Count: 909
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... guilt, and here should be the scene of her earthly punishment; and so, perchance, the torture of her daily shame would at length purge her soul, and work out another purity than that which she had lost: more saint-like, because the result of martyrdom."˜(Hawthorne, P. 35) This quote illustrates how courageous Hester because she can escape shame and ridicule ... wedding dresses. This is obviously because she had committed sins that were supposed to be confined to the sanctity of marriage.) Throughout the novel Hester's strength is put to the test. Her will to keep on living a normal and...

• Word Count: 912
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School