Essay On The Scarlet Letter Response Letter

I am a concerned citizen of this community, and I would like to provide some insight on the issues of Hester Prynne and her daughter, Pearl. I am offering my opinion and ideas to help you make your decisions. I do believe that my opinion is valued and has quality, but I understand it is your decision in the end. I just wanted to provide some additional information from the standpoint of a citizen. I want to thank you in advance for being considerate enough to take time out of your day, and listen to my opinions. The first topic I would like to discuss is the debate whether Hester should be allowed to keep or have to give up Pearl. I believe that Hester should be allowed to keep Pearl. I agree with Reverend Dimmesdale’s point that the child was given to her by God. Pearl is her child, and Hester should be allowed to raise her. Hester also has a special motherly connection with the child that someone else would not be able to comprehend. Pearl does have some issues with behavior around the other children, but I think that will subside as she gets older. Pearl should remain with her mother as long as no other major issues arise. The second topic I would like to talk
She messed up, but everyone makes mistakes. Hester’s sin is equal to the sin of someone that tells a lie. Is the person that told the lie worthy of death? That is the standard that our community is judging her by, and I think that the community should not treat her with such disrespect. In the Bible, a group of men brought a woman before Jesus; she had been caught in the act of adultery. They wanted to stone her, but Jesus answered their request by saying, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” If our community followed this standard, we would be much more forgiving. Hester should only have to wear the letter for five years. This would allow her to face her punishment, but also have the chance to overcome