Compare And Contrast Prynne Vs Lewinsky

Though they came from very different time periods Hester Prynne and Monica Lewinsky have both undergone similar experiences. They both did something “scandalous,” with a man and faced the ignominious consequences. In a sense Hester’s scandal was much more confined and localized, while Monica’s was literally broadcasted around the world. They spent their time battling the public view of them, trying to show that they were more than the sum of their mistakes and that they were real people. “It is to the credit of human nature, that, except where its selfishness is brought into play, it loves more readily than it hates,” (page 190). I thought that this was a powerful quote that could be related to both of these womens’ stories. However, many