She is sentenced to the scarlet letter 'A' which is known for "adulterer." ... Ultimately, Hester uses the letter as stigma for personal growth. The scarlet letter "was her passport into regions where other woman dared not to tread. ... Through his internal suffering, it is believed that his own scarlet letter is formed. ... She portrays this when she sees that Hester has removed her scarlet letter. ...

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• Grade Level: High School