... "a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy" (Merriam-webster.com). It is evident that "Hester's story will not and cannot end happily" (Guy-A Critical Review of The Scarlet Letter-Website), because her tragedy is presented in the beginning of the story. The first scene of "The Scarlet Letter" is described as "A throng of bearded men ... . Unlike Dimmesdale, Hester does not regret the sin she committed with him but accepts it because she is a prideful and reasonable woman. "She, much like Adam and Eve in the Bible, Hester experiences much eye-opening due ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate