1. Hester Prynne
Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmsdale, both have conflicts with society and their inner selves. While they can both be the protagonists, Hester Prynne is the protagonist of The Scarlet Letter, not Arthur Dimmsdale. In the first scaffold scene, Hester Prynne is described as having "figure of perfect elegance," and "beauty that shone out and made a halo of the misfortune in which she was enveloped." ... Arthur Dimmsdale and Hester Prynne both have similar conflicts in the story. ... Hester Prynne is the protagonist in The Scarlet Letter. ...
- Word Count: 300
- Approx Pages: 1
- Grade Level: High School