... is the hero, or heroine, of this story in more than just a single way. Before diving into why Hester is a heroine, some discussion is needed on feminism. Hawthorne wrote in a biography of Anne Hutchinson that "Woman's intellect should never give the tone to that of man; and even her morality is not exactly the material for masculine virtue" (qtd. in Murfin ... is the hero, or heroine, of this story in more than just a single way. Before diving into why Hester is a heroine, some discussion is needed on feminism. Hawthorne wrote in a biography of Anne Hutchinson that "Woman's intellect sh...

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... them adjust to the new land, and despite the kindness of the natives, the English still considered them savages. By the time Puritans arrived with John Winthrop in 1630, things between the natives and the English were. The Puritans believed it was their job to "fix" them and transform ... thousand person tribe. The Puritans saw this as a sign from God. " ' If God were not pleased with our inheriting these parts,' Puritan John Winthrop wondered, 'why did he drive out the natives before us'" (Gillon, 13). The emotions kept rising between the Pequots and the Puritans, ... on May ...

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... she still wears, has lost all its meaning and instead has become a legend. Hester is buried in a grave next to Dimmesdale's, and the two share a headstone, a scarlet letter "A" on a black background.   The Scarlet Letter is a compelling novel rich in detail and meaning. It teaches you a lot about humanity, guilt, and revenge and contains excellent symbolism. One of the greatest classics ever ... ...

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