The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Protagonist

Character Role Analysis

Hester Prynne

Hester Prynne is the main character, and, although we do occasionally take time out to follow Reverend Dimmesdale or Roger Chillingworth, the story revolves largely around Hester. She is the focal point of attention and drives the story forward.


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