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…of treating her as a criminal, for the crime of adultery. The Puritan treatment continued, because as Hester would walk through the streets, she would be looked down upon as if she were some sort of demon from Hell, that committed a terrible crime. This would…

…their life back but their pride. It is true that a punishment should fit the crime, but one should not have to rely on an imperfect system of convicting criminals. These rapists may be inhumane and non-deserving of life, but many of them go home to a forgiving…

…character, (mentally), in this book. Her life was anything but a waste.         To Her community, Hester served as an example of how one can turn their life around almost 180 degrees. Back when Hester lived, people were heavily punished for their crimes…

…, it could be an issue such as capital punishment. Those who support death sentence say that some criminals should be punished by death for crimes that they commit. Those with the opposing view, ask if it’s just to have the! power to take a person’s life…

…she had to wear upon her chest. This was the Puritan way of treating her as a criminal, for the crime of adultery. The Puritan treatment continued, because as Hester would walk through the streets, she would be looked down upon as if she were…

…the punishment for adults. My improved correctional system would completely significantly reduce crime from our streets. Cannibalism would provide economically viable solutions to the problems of modern society. Today there is a large homeless problem. Some have…

…from Hell, that committed a terrible crime. This would give her much mental anguish and grief. On the other hand, God’s treatment of Hester for her sin was quite different than just a physical token: he gave Hester the punishment of a very unique child…

…crime. This would give her much mental anguish and grief. On the other hand, God’’s treatment of Hester for her sin was quite different than just a physical token: he gave Hester the punishment of a very unique child which she named Pearl…

…, a pardon that exonerates the offender from some but not all of the punishment or legal consequences of a crime. (http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/pardons7a.htm) Presidents have pardoned persons since the start of the Presidency, George Washington pardoned 16…

…of demon from Hell, that committed a terrible crime. This would give her much mental anguish and grief. On the other hand, God’s treatment of Hester for her sin was quite different than just a physical token: he gave Hester the punishment of a very…