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It was not specified. However her other punishments, being forced to stand on the scaffold and be glared at for hours by the judging members of the area was specifically recollected by Hawthorne.
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∙ 13y ago
Hester Prynne was in jail for a brief period before being publicly shamed by being required to stand on a scaffold for several hours. She was then released from jail and forced to wear the scarlet letter "A" as punishment for her adultery.
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∙ 11y agoHester Prynne wore the scarlet letter "A" for seven years before going to live somewhere in Europe, where she doesn't have to wear it, with Pearl. After many years though, Hester returns alone, and takes up the scarlet letter once more, and wears it until her death.
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∙ 12y agoBecause she committed adultery with the minister
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How long was Hester prynne in The Scarlet Letter in prison?
Hester prynne was in prison for a few days
What detail is given to suggest that Hester prynne child was born in jail?
That she was ushered out of jail with an infant in her arm.
When was Hester Prynne created?
Hester Prynne was created in 1850.
What is Hester's full name in The Scarlet Letter?
Hester's full name in The Scarlet Letter is Hester Prynne.
How long did Hester Prynne stand on the scaffold?
Hester Prynne stood on the scaffold for about three hours.
How do you pronounce Hester prynne?
Hester Prynne is pronounced as "HESS-ter PRIN."
What detail is given in The Scarlet Letter that suggests that Hesters baby was born in jail?
Hester Prynne's baby was not costumed to sunlight, which suggests that it was born in the dark jail.
Is roger chillingworth Hester prynne's husband?
No, Roger Chillingworth is not Hester Prynne's husband. Hester Prynne's husband is Roger's assumed identity, as his real name is revealed later in the novel as Roger Prynne.
What is Hester's last name from The Scarlet Letter?
Hester's last name was Prynne. Her daughter's, Pearl, last name was also Prynne. It is unknown whether Prynne was her last name from her marriage to 'Chillingworth' or if it was her maiden name.
Was Hester Prynne an American?
Ya
Where does Hester Prynne live?
Boston
What did Hester Prynne do for a living?
Hester Prynne is a fictional character in the book, The Scarlet Letter. She sews for other people for a living.
