The Scarlet Letter Answers

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The woman on the ducking stool, shown here, could have broken any number of laws, including disturbing the peace in a Puritan town. What do you think was the social purpose of harsh, public punishments? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
to scare people
B
to deter crime
C
to show power

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