what significance do the spikes on the prison door play in context of the novel as a whole?

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How are the spikes related to hester's "A"?

Asked by Carolyn R #457838 on 10/3/2016 4:31 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/3/2016 6:43 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/3/2016 6:43 PM

The spikes are representative of suffering and pain.