The Scarlet Letter

what prevents hester from leaving the settlement?

chapters 5-7

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I think Hester's identity is tied up in the settlement. She is a martyr of sorts and carries her cross in the open. I also think she cares for Dimmesdale as well and hopes he will come clean. There is really also nowhere for her to go.