Hester Prynne

By Adam G Krause

from "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hester, looking back at the moment you stood on the scaffold with Pearl, what were your thoughts and feelings about your situation and the society that judged you?
How did the burden of the scarlet letter shape your identity and your perspective on life in the Puritan community?
Reflecting on your relationship with Dimmesdale, how do you believe secrecy and guilt impacted both your lives and choices?"
Hester, how did you find the strength to endure the public scorn and maintain your dignity throughout the years?
If you had the opportunity to convey a message to other women who find themselves in a similar situation as yours, what advice or wisdom would you share?