In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, what does Hester Prynne mean when she states, “It is too deeply branded. Ye cannot take it o
ff,” with respect to the scarlet letter on her breast? a Hester means that she does not want the letter removed from her breast because she is proud to wear it. b Hester means that she has already been marked with shame for life whether she wears the letter or not. c Hester means that she would rather wear the letter on her breast than obey the laws of her community. d Hester means that she doesn’t care one way or another whether she has to wear the letter.
