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Essay Archive - The Scarlet Letter: Hester Pryne Lived An Important Life
The Scarlet Letter: Hester Pryne Lived An Important Life
Hester Pryne, after being punished for her sin, lived an important
life. In "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester was convicted
of adultery. However, after her conviction, she managed to raise a
daughter, became an important seamstress in her community, and set an
example for her close-knit community.
Pearl, the daughter of a convicted sex offender, grew up living a
different life from her peers. Growing up with Hester, Pearl never really
associated with children from her age group. This happened becau....
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