The Scarlet Letter

Identify three Hester's examples of ostracism from society which throw light on the puritan idea of sin and punishment

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The big scarlet letter on her bosom is the obvious one. It is meant to display her moral and religious weakness to all.

Hester is made to live on the outskirts of the village in penance.

Hester and her daughter Pearl are shunned by the general population.