Hester's Irony

In this one quote the reader can see that Hester is not only making light of her punishment, but she resembles Mary in that moment. For those who are trying to make Hester understand that what she did was wrong this is a sign of failure. By parading her through the town Hester has come to accept that she is not ashamed of the scarlet A embroidered onto her chest or her daughter Pearl. Further throughout the story this irony can be seen through the way that Hester lives her life in kindness and generosity even when she feels like giving up. “The Infant at her bosom,” is being used to reference Christ because the baby is innocent despite the sin in the world around her. As their story continues there are more references to how the two are designed to resemble the Virgin Mary and Christ through the simple life they are to live and from the people who are out to hurt them even when they are trying to lead good lives. …show more content…
Close to the end of the book when Pearl receives the inheritance from Roger it seems as if everything is taking a turn for the better only Hester doesn’t partake in the adventure with Pearl she returned home to wear her scarlet letter in peace until she died a humble