In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, what does Hester Prynne mean when she states, "It is too deeply branded. Ye cannot take it off," with respect to the scarlet letter on her breast?

a Hester means that she does not want the letter removed from her breast because she is proud to wear it.

b Hester means that she has already been marked with shame for life whether she wears the letter or not.

c Hester means that she would rather wear the letter on her breast than obey the laws of her community.

d Hester means that she doesn't care one way or another whether she has to wear the letter.

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2 November, 10:35

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Breanna Pratt · Answer 1

b. Hester means that she has already been marked with shame for life whether she wears the letter or not.

Koen Odonnell · Answer 2

The correct answer is b. "Hester means that she has already been marked with shame for life whether she wears the letter or not."