“She was patient, - a martyr, indeed, - but she forbore to pray for enemies; lest, in spite of her forgiving aspirations, the words of the blessing should stubbornly twist themselves into a curse.” (Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter, p. 73). Every day, she prayed to God for the souls of her enemies. As a result, her life continues on in calm manner. Because she prays so much, not once does she lose her faith, or belief, in God, but she does, however, prepare for the curses of her enemies. Hester knows better than anyone that life can be rough so she anticipates anything that life might bring her
