A Woman To Emulate: Hester Prynne

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act of adultery ultimately resulted in the birth of her daughter, Pearl. Hester was labeled a sinner and was shunned in the most brutal of ways by the Puritans. She depicted herself as an independent woman, unmoved by silly banter. I'd like to believe that I would be able to walk as tall if I were in her shoes. Upon analyzing Ms. Prynne's actions, I know that I personally could not fully compose myself as she did. The isolation itself would have broken me done within seconds. “Lonely as was Hester’s situation, and without a friend on earth who dared to show himself, she, however, incurred no risk of want” (132). I like to think that I am a strong woman; however, I simply cannot fathom the concept of openly walking around with your sin for all to see and judge. Growing up, just as every other insecure child, I went through my awkward years. I was never thin enough, or had the clear skin or perfect teeth. I stood out in a grand way when, just as every other kid, I yearned to blend ...

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