1. The Scarlet Letter
"Punishment was a tool to create a civilized society in a savage world,"" stated Williams, "there severe punishment reflected the harsh environment that surrounded them."" Court records from the Plymouth Colony still exist today, dating back as early as 1623 and continuing through the end of the Colony in 1691. ... There were five crimes that were punishable by death in Plymouth Colony. ... The following table presents a sample of criminal offenses and the associated punishment or fine, taken from the pre-1650 court records of Plymouth. ... She lied to Chillingsworth about keeping th...
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