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Hester Prynne is the protagonist of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. She is portrayed as a woman condemned by her Puritan neighbors. The character has been called "among the first and most important female protagonists in American literature."

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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.


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?

Prinn, as in win.


Is roger chillingworth Hester prynne's husband?

Roger Chillingworth, Hester Prynne's husband, was still at home attending to business. He sent Hester ahead to Massachusetts Bay Colony while he continued to take care of the business.


Who was the Wearer of The Scarlet Letter?

The character who wore the scarlet letter in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel is Hester Prynne. She wears the scarlet letter "A" as a symbol of her sin of adultery and it becomes a central part of her identity throughout the story.


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.


Where does Hester Prynne live?

Boston


Was Hester Prynne an American?

Ya


How long did Hester Prynne stand on the scaffold?

In the first scaffold scene in Chapter 2 Hester Prynne's punishment upon the scaffold is to stand there for three hours and bear the letter "A" on her chest


Who is roger chillingworth?

He's a character in the book "The Scarlet Letter" By Nathaniel Hawthorne. He's Hester Prynne's husband.