The Scarrlet Letter
Beginning of paper
As citizens of the United States and members of the most open society
in the world it is difficult for us to picture a world where the phrases woman’s
rights, equal opportunity, and religious freedom have little meaning. When
the surface of American history is scratched, not necessarily d ....
Middle of paper
.... of the
punishment they would suffer if their sins were to be discovered, and to
Hester a reminder of sin. Hester stands alone outside the court house as the
close minded colonial eyes stare at her and the baby in her arms. Many
women during this era of American history would look for a way to run.
Hester shows little sign of uneasiness, with exception to her firm hold on the
infant. At the conclusion of this scene the reader knows that this is a strong
wom ....
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Word count: 537
Page count: 2 (approximately 250 words per page)
