The Scarlet Letter
SCARLET LETTER Chapter 5 -- Hester and Her Needle
What are some of the “pains of daily life” that Hester must now endure?
What are some of the “pains of daily life” that Hester must now endure?
Hester must wear a giant A for adultry embroidered on her chest. People scorn and isolate her. For much of the book, Hester must endure disaproving looks and gossip from townspeople.