I believe it is body because in the body it tells you what earth day can do.
The crime would bring dishonor to herself her husband, and her child. Hester committes the crime of adultry, while she is married to her husband Chillingsworth, she has sexual relations with another man ..."
Her punishment is forever. Her sin of adultery will continually push against her. Having the scarlet letter on her chest will always be a reminder of what she did wrong. also, everything the public has to say is judgmental towards her. She will have to deal with the criticism and shame for as long as she has the scarlet letter on her chest
A. The author uses descriptive language to “show” readers what happened.
b. hyperbole
the author is exaggerating the situation
