The Scarlet Letter What is the usual punishment for Hester's crime? Chapters 1-3 Asked by yalim v #236023 on 3/27/2012 12:23 AM Last updated by Aslan on 3/27/2012 12:58 AM
She has to wear an embroidered "A" on her bosom. She pretty much lives on the outskirts of the village in penance for her "crimes".