... society. Hester, although ridiculed and isolated, emerges as the representative of the new female image. She defies the status quo as a advocate of feminism and individuality, a product of her rebellious spirit, self-reliance, and strong mind. The readers also see this decision after she is released from jail: "finally, she reasoned upon, as her motive for continuing a resident of New England ... in society is Mr. Dimmesdale. However unlike Hester his identity in society helped him, due to the fact that he is a reverend and is seen by the townspeople as a very holy man and is never susp...

• Word Count: 1923
• Approx Pages: 8
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