Scarlet Letter

As of reading The Scarlet Letter for the first time, it is an obvious that the text is written in a misogynistic style. Not that I am saying Nathaniel Hawthorne is a misogynist, but the main character (Hester) goes through a lot of triumph and tribulation. Hester is punished for committing adultery. She has to wear an "A" which stands for adultery. She is used as an example to the Boston society. She is imprisoned. During this time period people aren't peanolized for adultery. I think that Nathaniel Hawthorne is a feminist. The way he displays Hester whom is able to be strong and fight through the societal views and hatred that is shot towards her.