the scarlet letter, symbol 31

Chapter 14


Roger Chillingworth tells Hester that the council had debating about her and the scarlet letter. "It was debated whether or no, with safety to the common weal, yonder scarlet letter might be taken off your bosom." I think certain people now wanted to take the scarlet letter of her chest because it has a different meaning. They thought that the letter which was supposed to be filled with sin and sorrow, and now has a positive meaning wasn't right. That people started to talk nicely about her was wrong! The scarlet letter has became her in a way. It has made her the person she is. If it removes she won't be the same person.