... strength and supports him physically, mentally, and spiritually just as any hero or heroine would do. Up to that point, Hester had kept the identity of her lover a secret taking on the ridicule of the community by herself to protect his reputation. For one person to bare that type of ... during the novel. What she did want was for Pearl to be able to live a life of joy. Had Hester told her lover's identity from the start of the ordeal, Pearl's life would have been much more complicated. Not only would she witness the ridicule and social downscale ... . Case Studies in Contemporary Crit...

• Word Count: 3565
• Approx Pages: 14
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• Grade Level: High School