The Scarlet Letter
Why does Hawthorne say “The scarlet letter had not done its office”
Scarlet Letter Chapter 13 (XIII) Another view of Hester
Scarlet Letter Chapter 13 (XIII) Another view of Hester
The Scarlet letter had not shamed and defeated Hester. On the contrary it had helped to make her a stronger more reflective woman. Ironically the symbol emancipated her from its intended meaning.