The correct answer is: "People in the community fear becoming similarly shamed."
Indeed, Hester Prynne has been convicted of adultery because of giving birth to a child out of wedlock. This is not only considered a sin by the very religious and Puritan society of her time but a crime under their theocratic laws. Her Scarlett letter is a form of public shaming that completely ostracizes her from her society and most people scorn her for her sin.
John Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution.
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(Hope this is correct!!! I used to live in Africa!!!!!)
The main factor that led to the stock market crash of 1929 was the inflated and baseless valuation of companies in the stock market, based on unwarranted optimism.
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To keep peace and protect your natural rights and property.