"But there was a more real life for Hester Prynne here, in New England, than in that unknown region where Pearl had found a home. Here had been her sin; here, her sorrow; and here was yet to be her penitence." (page 202)
The final chapter of The Scarlet Letter shows what Hester has faced in her time at home. Now, Hester is ready to move forward and escape the judgments and make a new name for herself. Rather than using the scarlet letter as a symbol of shame, Hester proves it to be a symbol of her character. I am struck by Hester's courage in the face of so much adversity. Yes, it was her fault to commit the sin, but she continued to change the rules of society by showing to everyone how they could not bring her down. I think that Hester shows to a lot of people in New England who exactly she is and who she is not. Despite everyone's harsh opinions, she is determined to be herself and show everyone the true Hester. The real personality and real life of Hester Prynne is made known.
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