Persuasive Letter Hester's Punishment

It is very clear that Hester’s punishment was not nearly as harsh as it should have been. We must follow the word of God, and punish her in the eyes of our Lord. It is also indispensable that the child be taken from Hester, and put into the arms of a fit mother figure. The daughter will have another chance at an unadulterated life, while actions are taken to deal with the brutal sinner. A fit punishment for a sin such as this should certainly be death. Many residents believe that Hester’s punishment was not harsh enough, and this is evident by their own voices! “At the very least, they should have put the brand of a hot iron on Hester Prynne's forehead. Madame Hester would have winced at that, I warrant me. But she,—the naughty baggage,—little

How is she to care for a child when she hath committed such a sin? Those in lawful positions agree as well. “Woman, it is thy badge of shame!’ replied the stern magistrate. It is because of the stain which that letter indicates that we would transfer thy child to other hands.” (Hawthorne 165). So clear is it, that the child of Hester Prynne should be transferred to truly loving hands. The child must be taught correctly of her one true maker. When the child was asked of who created her with his own hands, this is the response which was given: “…the child finally announced that she had

The bible so clearly states time and time again that both the adulterer and adulteress shall be put to death, so why have we turned our backs on our God so quickly? Once again the voices of the good townspeople cry out in agony. ‘This woman has brought shame upon us all, and ought to die; Is there not law for it? Truly there is, both in the Scripture and the statute-book. Then let the magistrates, who have made it of no effect, thank themselves if their own wives and daughters go astray.” (Hawthorne 79). Hester shall be given the ultimate punishment, which is to face God herself to explain her dastardly deeds. May she be sent to hell where she belongs if it is God’s will, or might this punishment act to cleanse her soul? Through her coming tribulations she may finally learn what it is to be a puritan woman. This