The Scarlet LetterSet in the harsh Puritan environment of 17th century Boston, The scarlet letter describes the plight of Hester Prynne, an independent-minded woman who stands alone against society. Having given birth to a child after an illicit affair, she refuses to name the father and is forced to wear the letter "A" for adulteress embroidered on her dress |
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The CustomHouseIntroductory | 3 |
The PrisonDoor | 37 |
The Recognition | 48 |
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