So far in my book Hester Pryne is standing on the scaffold in the market place. She has a scarlet "A" on her dress. She also is holding what sounds like a baby about 2-4 weeks old. A preist explained to a man in the crowd that the "A" stands for adultery and that now Hester will wear the "A" for the rest of her life.
The story takes place in Boston. I've been to Boston so I know that it is a very busy shipping city. It sits right on the Boston Harbor for crying out loud! I think that its very funny that all of those people would take the time out of their lives to watch Hester be humilliatd. It was as if the world stopped to laugh at Hester and she didn't even seem to care the slightest bit! I find that very funny!
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