n this passage from chapter 13, Hawthorne conveys an optimistic and determined attitude towards Hester because he begins to show the recovery and uplifting of Hester’s personality and social standings. For example, Hawthorne details the “faithful labor of her hands” (Hawthorne 132). He provides countless examples of her efforts in the community so that the reader can feel a sense of hope and optimism regarding Hester’s situation. The author appeals to the joyful emotions of the audience by stating that she had “brought back the poor wanderer to its path” (133) and is being treated as if the scarlet letter was not resting on her chest. In addition, the author uses long, complex sentences to express the long amount of time and extensive efforts
