Hester Prynne's Transformation in The Scarlet LetterHester Prynne committed a crime so serious that it turned her life into a whirlwind of torment and defeat. In The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester is publicly recognized as an adulterer and expelled from society. Along with the theme of isolation, the scarlet letter, or symbol of sin, is intended to shame Hester but transforms her from an ordinary woman into a stronger person. The purpose of the Scarlet Letter is not fulfilled according to the author, Nathaniel. Hawthorn. It was imposed on Hester to vindicate her ungodliness, but instead the “punishment” served to make Hester stronger. The townspeople were the first to see Hester's first introduction. She had been despised since the letter “A” was branded on her chest. She was a “figure of perfect elegance” compared to Puritan women of “brief beauty” (Hawthorne p.: 55, 57). From the beginning, Hester seems different from those around her, suggesting a rebellious attitude toward the traditions and customs of the time when church and state were still considered the central government. She was different from others because of the nature of her being. Hester was not like all other women. If another woman had been labeled an adulterer, that woman would likely have tried to hide her sin from the townspeople and keep their peace forever. Hester, on the other hand, had the courage and boldness within her that made her not afraid to show what she had done wrong. Perhaps she intended to...... middle of paper......tuner. The “human tenderness” that Hester exercises shows how she did not care what the Puritans thought and acted. His sin is also an example of his independence; Hester acted on her feelings and did not allow the Puritan's opinions to interfere with her emotions. Hester changed throughout The Scarlet Letter. She was pushed into a world of isolation because she was not afraid to act on her passion. Hester changes from a free-spirited woman to a strong and “CAPABLE” woman. The suffering Hester endured strengthened her and made her a person who helps others in need. The meaning of the scarlet letter changes as Hester's ability to endure the worst increases as the plight increases..