The difference between the image and the perception of Hester through society in contrast to her self perception. How does she treat herself and how does society treat her? Do these things change throughout the
story and how/why? Differences, similarities and ambiguity.
Marginalization and how Hester copes with it and how does her self perception and her attitude towards society, herself and her situation in general develop throughout the story. Key points in the story.
Use 7 concrete secondary (scholar) sources to reaffirm arguments.
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