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

After Hester steps out before the crowd, the onlookers notice the scarlet letter on her clothing. They comment that it is unusually elaborate and beautifully embroidered, even though it marks her shame. So the event is that onlookers react to Hester’s embroidered letter.

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