Question

In The Scarlet Letter, Hester finds herself in the midst of a whirlwind of accusation and ostracism, even though she knows she is not the only imperfect person in the colony. She wears her red letter A, knowing it marks her apart from everyone else, but also knowing that the letter “has not done its office.” The townspeople hoped that the letter would make her consider her relationship with God, but Hester feels this is a private matter.When the townspeople begin to feel Hester’s letter has changed meanings because of Hester’s good deeds and helping the poor, they consider the idea of letting