The Scarlet Letter
What does the stranger mean when he says that Hester will be a "living sermon against sin"?
chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter
chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter
Hester's sin and punishment are an example to the community. The shunning, the treatment of her daughter, and her circumstances, all stand as a warning (sermon if you will) to the other women in the community.
The Scarlet Letter