How Would The Characters Of "The Scarlet Letter" See The White Whale Of Melville's "Moby Dick"

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comparison is between Hester Prynne and Ishmael. Hester Prynne is a brave
lady who faces her sin, as seen in her ability to face severe ridicule on
the scaffold. Ishmael is a brave young man who handles any conflict with a
strong will, as seen in his agreement to sign onto a whaling ship without
knowing the captain. It is also seen in his ability to share a bed with a
stranger, and share in his religious activities, and to eventually make a
life long committment to the stranger. Hester Prynne is a loving woman who
never reveals the identity of her lover to spare him, she puts someone
else'e needs before her own. She accepts the consequences of the nature of
her sin. It is clear that Ishmael has understanding and compassion, he too
can live and accept the natural world. Hawthorne portrays Hester as a
victim of many thing, especially as a victim to Chillingworth's selfishness.
Hester, while apologizing for not revealing the identity of Chillingworth,
says "I have ...

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