In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, how does the magistracy’s act of marking Hester Prynne with a scarlet letter serve to maintain its power in the community?
Answer
A
People in the community are outraged by the magistracy’s act.
B
People in the community fear becoming similarly shamed.
C
People in the community sympathize with Hester Prynne.
D
People in the community are moved by the magistracy’s tenderness of heart.