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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of Hester Prynne's punishment was for the village's deterrence. By holding her up to condemnation and public ridicule, Prynne's society hopes to prevent others from breaking the moral code of Puritanism.
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∙ 13y agoShe is being punished, because she had a child without being married. Back in their day that was seen as adultery, and was highly punishable.
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∙ 11y agoShe has not seen her husband for two years
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Is it possible to say that Hester Prynne is a hypocrite?
Yes, it is possible to say that. It's also possible that in so saying you'd be wrong, but absolutely, it's possible to say it.
How could you interprter the relationship between Hester and William?
Roger Chillingworth was Hester's husband
What is goody nurses fate?
she is hanged
Why do the Tucks want to stop Mae from being hanged?
they dont want her to get hanged because she will never die because she has everlasting life
How many persons are hanged till death in India after independence?
Nathuram Godse was the first person who was hanged after independence of India.
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 was Hester prynne in The Scarlet Letter in prison?
Hester prynne was in prison for a few days
How do you pronounce Hester prynne?
Hester Prynne is pronounced as "HESS-ter PRIN."
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.
How long did Hester Prynne stand on the scaffold?
Hester Prynne stood on the scaffold for about three hours.
What are some adjectives that describes Hester prynne?
Some adjectives that describe Hester Prynne are:youngindependentstrongskilled seamstressnon-traditionalfertileflaweddeterminedboth holy and sinfulcommitted to he daughterboth conventional and radicalcomplex
What is Hester prynnes husband profession?
Hester Prynne's husband, Roger Chillingworth, is a physician.
