dont be lazy and read the fricking paragraph on the worksheet
the eighth amendment
The usual punishment for adultery is execution but because the identity of Hester's lover is unknown, Hester's punishment was simply to wear the letter "A" on her shirt for the rest of her life.
she has to walk around with that big A on her shirt..
Death - Read the book!
Hester's punishment is less severe because the magistrates do not know who the adulterer or husband is that Hester claims to have cheated with. The usual punishment for adultery is death.
Wearing the Scarlet letter is the smallest punishment. The usual punishment for adultery was death.
yes, but the "Easter Rising" is the usual name
The usual punishment for adultery in Puritan society was public humiliation, such as a scarlet letter "A" on the person's clothing, and possible imprisonment or even death. Hester's punishment was less severe because she refused to reveal the identity of her partner in sin. Her willingness to bear the shame and consequences alone made the community show some leniency towards her.
wear a helmet if you're going to tip back on your chair
Up to 93 days in a jail and no more than $500 in fines...
As a form of punishment for the rebellion against the North; southerners were requireed to stand everytime an American Flag passes them by.
When Nathaniel bacon led an rebellion against the governor of James town, because Nathaniel bacon let a raid on the native Americans and killed them and burned there home. He ask the Governor for help but he didn't help because he had no orders to do that. So Nathaniel held a rebellion. unfortunately he got hung for a punishment.