because she has sex with a man that isnt her husband, gets prego, then gets in trouble for it. she becomes a single momma and is an embarassment in her town just cause she wanted a good banging.
The town has changed in attitude towards Hester. Over time, Hester's continued charity, respect, and dignity have softened the hearts of the community. The town now characterize her scarlet letter as "able" rather than adultery.
The antagonist in "The Scarlet Letter" is seen as Roger Chillingworth, Hester Prynne's vengeful and manipulative husband. Chillingworth's obsession with seeking revenge on Hester's lover, Reverend Dimmesdale, drives much of the conflict in the novel.
This is called a protagonist. The protagonist is the central character in a story who is often seen as the hero or heroine, and with whom the audience typically sympathizes or identifies.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter," Hester Prynne is standing with her daughter, Pearl, in the town square when the meteor is seen. Reverend Dimmesdale and Roger Chillingworth are also present, but they are not standing near Hester at that moment.
A traditional heroine is a female character in literature, film, or mythology who typically exhibits courage, resilience, and moral integrity. She often overcomes challenges and obstacles to achieve her goals, and is seen as a positive role model for others.
You say "lily is a super heroine"
The male form of heroine is - hero.
Hester Prynne was not executed because the magistrates believed that shame would be a harsher punishment. Therefore Hester was forced to wear a scarlet A on her chest. Another reason she was not executed was that nobody knew the identity of her child's father. If Hester was executed, then there would be no one to take care of the child.
Hester's full name in The Scarlet Letter is Hester Prynne.
heroine
Hester's husband
The masculine form of heroine is hero. Heroine is just a woman superhero.