Which event described in chapter 2 of The Scarlet Letter occurs after Hester appears in front of the crowd?

After Hester appears before the crowd, the onlookers focus on the scarlet letter on her clothing and comment on its striking embroidery. The baby’s innocence and the beadle’s conduct are not the main event described here. The correct choice is “Onlookers react to Hester’s embroidered letter.”

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