The Role Of Forgiveness In The Scarlet Letter

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At the beginning of the story, The Scarlet Letter, Hester committed a sin, but did they ever forgive her? Although she committed a sin it did not make her such a horrible person. Even though she did commit adultery, it didn't mean they would never forgive or accept her back into the community. She did all she could to become a caring and very thoughtful person, eventually forgiving herself and later forgiven by everyone else. After Hester got released from prison, she decided she was going to help as many people in the community as possible. She gave all her extra money to the poor, she made them clothes and also gave them food. In chapter 5 it says, “Except for that small expenditure in the decoration of her infant, Hester bestowed