Which event described in chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter occurs when Hester arrives at the marketplace?

a Hester resists serving her sentence in front of the crowd.

b Hester climbs the stairs and stands on the scaffolding.

c Hester is restrained on the scaffolding with arms and face secured.

d Hester hears a remark from the crowd about "Divine Maternity."

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Perla Holden

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11 September, 08:57

Which event described in chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter occurs when Hester arrives at the marketplace?

a Hester resists serving her sentence in front of the crowd.

b Hester climbs the stairs and stands on the scaffolding.

c Hester is restrained on the scaffolding with arms and face secured.

d Hester hears a remark from the crowd about "Divine Maternity."

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Alyvia Horne · Answer 1

The appropriate response is B. The group outside the jail becomes eager sitting tight for Hester Prynne to show up. The appearances in the group are dismal, yet recognizable, since Puritans accumulated frequently to watch offenders be rebuffed. The storyteller says that the Puritans viewed religion and law as practically indistinguishable.