One of the central characters of The Scarlet Letter is Hester Prynne.
Nathaniel Hawthorne characterizes Hester Prynne as a strong and beautiful woman who does not break under great societal shame and disgrace.
The book is set in 17 Century Boston in a Puritan settlement and talks about the main protagonist, Hester Prynne who is married but commits adultery.
She is punished for her sins, as she is given the scarlet letter "A" on her breast, walking alongside her daughter who is the product of her illicit affair.
The details about Hester Prynne show that she has a strong character as she does not break under pressure as she refuses to mention the name of her lover.
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