At the end of the chapter, it is stated that the scarlet letter "had not done its office." What does that mean?

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The Scarlet Letter

At the end of the chapter, it is stated that the scarlet letter "had not done its office." What does that mean?

It means that she hasn't done her justice. The "A" is just took another name because she has done good.

Asked by Skylar H #824999 on 10/1/2018 2:45 PM

Last updated by Mark G #803222 on 10/3/2018 7:20 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/1/2018 6:27 PM

I see that you've answered your own question. Did you have another question regarding The Scarlet Letter?

Answered by Mark G #803222 on 10/3/2018 7:20 PM

This means that Hester did not feel like she committed a crime like wearing the bright red A was suppose to do. She kept her child and did not even bother with the perpetuator.

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