The Scarlet Letter
How does the popularity of Hester's needlework reflect hypocrisy in the Puritans?
Hester sews to support herself
Hester sews to support herself
They are willing to strip her of all her dignity and more or less lock her in a hut to embroider for the poor. They feel she is not a moral woman and beneath their company.They, however, feel her needlework is "all the rage" and want to wear her work as a fashion statement.