Character Analysis: Hester

This is a character analysis of Hester in the book The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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 Character analysis Hester
Hester Prynne is one of the most iconic and resilient characters in American literature. Introduced as a woman branded with the letter "A" for committing adultery, Hester transforms throughout the novel from a figure of shame into a symbol of strength,...