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In the Scarlet Letter what is the usual punishment for adultery Why is Hesters punishment less severe?

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  1. the usual punishment for her crime was death but since the Massachusetts magistracy though her young and fair she must have been highly tempted to commit the sin. Not only that, but her husband might have already been dead for all they knew. Therefore she had a merciful punishment of bearing the scarlet letter.

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