Years after the main events of the novel, what does Hester Prynne do that cements her legacy in the Boston community?
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Correct answer: She returns to her Boston cottage, dons the letter again, and counsels troubled women.
After living abroad with Pearl for years, Hester returns to New England to finish her life where her trials began. She chooses to wear the scarlet letter again, transforming it from a symbol of punishment into a badge of wisdom and empathy. Her cottage becomes a safe haven for women seeking comfort and advice on dealing with social judgment and emotional pain.
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