Some critics say that Hester Prynne was the first American heroine. Others say that her silent suffering is not truly heroic. Hester Prynne does posses qualities and make actions that allow her to be a heroic character. As a woman and as a mother, she makes herself a hero.
Hester Prynne holds herself to the duties that she openly received. For seven years, Hester doesn’t share the name of the father of her child and her partner in sin because he asked her not to tell. She also keeps hidden the name of her husband because he asked her not to tell as well. During this time, Hester protect others from her feelings too, for that they are not any more important than the feelings of those she loves. Although, Hester Prynne is begged to release the
Hester Prynne holds herself to the duties that she openly received. For seven years, Hester doesn’t share the name of the father of her child and her partner in sin because he asked her not to tell. She also keeps hidden the name of her husband because he asked her not to tell as well. During this time, Hester protect others from her feelings too, for that they are not any more important than the feelings of those she loves. Although, Hester Prynne is begged to release the