The Scarlet Letter Plot Summary and Character Fates
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Hester Prynne: The Scarlet Letter and Public Shame
Hester Prynne, an adulteress, is released from prison. She is led to the gallows, where she must endure public shame for having committed adultery. Hester is required to wear the letter 'A' on her dress at all times. She has sewn a large scarlet 'A', giving the letter an air of elegance and defiance. Hester takes Pearl, her daughter, with her. On the scaffolding, she is asked to reveal the name of Pearl's father, but she steadfastly refuses.
Roger Chillingworth's Vow of Revenge
In the crowd, Hester recognizes her long-lost Amsterdam husband, Roger Chillingworth. Despite the public humiliation, Hester protects Pearl's father from punishment by refusing to renounce his name. The arrival of Hester... Continue reading "The Scarlet Letter Plot Summary and Character Fates" »