The Scarlet Letter: The Mark of Man

‘The Scarlet Letter’ is an extraordinary tale of womanly endurance. The work is still current as Hester Prynne was a path breaker. Her story is more important than her individuality. The writer does not delve into the ordinary or commonplace. Hester has gone that extramile for her perspective encompasses all womanly ordeals. Finally, she succeeds in preserving her sanity and sanctity of being as Pearl, her daughter, is embraced by the mainstream Puritan society. She is sought and trusted by the womenfolk as their wizened counsel.