Feminism in Scarlett Letter

''Feminism'' in The Scarlet Letter Throughout The Scarlet Letter, the main character, Hester Prynne, is portrayed as a feminist woman. Unlike many Puritan women, Hester creates her own lifestyle and way of living without the help of a male husband. Hawthorne uses Hester's business success, assertiveness toward well respected men, and skills as a single mother to emphasize the feminist aspects of The Scarlet Letter. Though the community rejects her, Hester is able to establish …

…it. God gave her into my keeping,'' repeated Hester. I will not give her up. Look thou to it! I will not lose the child! Look to it!'' (p. 104) Hester proves to be a courageous woman by standing up for her thoughts and beliefs. She is an assertive woman that loves her daughter immensely, and risks her life to keep the pride of herself as well as the other woman of her community.