This description of Hester walking out of the prison provides insight into what her life was like before she was forced to wear the scarlet letter. The townspeople thought she was strikingly beautiful, with shiny dark hair and deep, black eyes. Upon her exiting the prison, the people were expecting to see her head bowed in shame and self-disgust, but were shocked to see her walk out with dignity, adorned with the elaborate scarlet A. This act of boldness, almost defiance, reveals that Hester is internally strong and independent, contrasted with the demure expectations of women in Puritan culture.
This quotation displays Hester’s graciousness and internal strength; despite the ignominy and disgrace brought upon her, she spends the rest of
This quotation displays Hester’s graciousness and internal strength; despite the ignominy and disgrace brought upon her, she spends the rest of