The Scarlet Letter

What mistakened conclusion did the Indians make about Hester's scarlet letter ?

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Chapter 22

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The Indians do not know Hester's story. The elegance of her letter makes them think she is someone of importance, but the readers knows that she has been just the opposite for the entire novel.