Hester’s obvious sense of independence depicts feminism as she overcomes adverse circumstances without appealing to a man or God. Hester regards Puritan women as dependents upon men in their religious society, resulting in a lack of respect for all females. Hester acknowledges the noble principles of self-reliance, and insists that women must overcome society’s perception of the “right” or “perfect” woman/wife when she preaches,
As a first step, the whole system of society is to be torn down, and built up anew. Then, the very nature of the opposite sex, or its long hereditary habit, which has become like nature, is to be essentially modified, before women can be allowed to assume what seems a fair and suitable position. Finally, all other difficulties being obviated, woman cannot take …show more content…
Acknowledging this notion, Hester revolts against the social order of puritan society tenaciously by becoming economically self-reliant. Hawthorne portrays the Puritan society as devoutely believing that one’s successes or failures are in God’s control. Sinners cannot “save” themselves until they appeal to God’s assistance. Nevertheless, Hester is an exception to this ideal and alters it through her actions, “It was the art- then, as now, almost the only one within a woman’s grasp- of needlework”(56). Hester possesses a talent in needlework, as her work was witnessed on the governor, militarymen, clergymen, and any other high-profile figure. Hester’s aptitude was self-driven, and contended the idea that God would determine a person’s successes, as her hard work, “sufficed to supply food for her thriving infant and herself” (56). Undoubtedly, Hester exudes self-reliance in an economic manner without appealing to God’s help. She does not turn to Dimmesdale or Chillingworth for financial assistance when she is exiled from the community, but she does take control of the situation. Hester dominates her evident crisis and
As a first step, the whole system of society is to be torn down, and built up anew. Then, the very nature of the opposite sex, or its long hereditary habit, which has become like nature, is to be essentially modified, before women can be allowed to assume what seems a fair and suitable position. Finally, all other difficulties being obviated, woman cannot take …show more content…
Acknowledging this notion, Hester revolts against the social order of puritan society tenaciously by becoming economically self-reliant. Hawthorne portrays the Puritan society as devoutely believing that one’s successes or failures are in God’s control. Sinners cannot “save” themselves until they appeal to God’s assistance. Nevertheless, Hester is an exception to this ideal and alters it through her actions, “It was the art- then, as now, almost the only one within a woman’s grasp- of needlework”(56). Hester possesses a talent in needlework, as her work was witnessed on the governor, militarymen, clergymen, and any other high-profile figure. Hester’s aptitude was self-driven, and contended the idea that God would determine a person’s successes, as her hard work, “sufficed to supply food for her thriving infant and herself” (56). Undoubtedly, Hester exudes self-reliance in an economic manner without appealing to God’s help. She does not turn to Dimmesdale or Chillingworth for financial assistance when she is exiled from the community, but she does take control of the situation. Hester dominates her evident crisis and