The Scarlet Letter
Quotes : Explain the significance of the following quote. Where appropriate identify the speaker or who is spoken to.
“The mildest and the severest acts of public discipline were alike made venerable and awful.”
“The mildest and the severest acts of public discipline were alike made venerable and awful.”
Punishments were dictated by values, morals and religious beliefs (the Church). All punishments for all crimes were severe.