Hester's Punishment In Scarlet Letter

When people leave something unfinished, they tend to come back and complete it. When Hester left New England, she abandoned her punishment and past. She later came back feeling the need to complete what she hadn't finished. Hester couldn't escape her town, because of all that she left behind in it. After leaving New England, Hester suddenly returned. Hester came back to the place where her sin all started. She continued to wear the scarlet letter, even though no one would've required it to be worn. Hester felt that she had a connection to her town in New England. This was the place where her whole journey began. Hester faced many difficult obstacles in the course she was forced to take. This was the place she met Dimmesdale and committed a sin. She feels that she cannot run away from her sin and it will always be with her no matter what she realizes that she cannot run away from her sin, because it
She returned to New England in order to accomplish this. Hester felt that she had a responsibility to live and accept the scarlet letter. In other words, Hester committed her sin in New England, and felt that her penance needed to end there. In the same way, if Hester left it would give of the idea that the letter and Pearl were something to be ashamed of. Furthermore, Hester realized that the communities opinions didn't shape who she was. She did this by her actions and beliefs. Living in the community as offered Hester a wide range of memories, whether they be good or bad. She can either dwell on her feelings or accept them and move on. After returning Hester wasn't seen as a symbol of disgrace anymore, she was though of as a strong women, who over came any obstacles. In the end, Hester is buried next to Dimmesdale.Since they are buried together, It can be interpreted that the town has forgiven them for their sin. The community served as a place where Hester could redeem herself and finish what she