The Scarlet Letter

Does the author make the readers sympathise with Hester's plight or judge her for her sin ??

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As readers, we definitely come to sympathize with Hester in every way. Generally, the only judgment regarding the text that's I've experienced with my students is the judgment passed on those who condemn her.... not the other way around.