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The Scarlet Letter

Question 1 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A

The woman on the ducking stool, shown here, could have broken any number of laws, including disturbing the peace in a Puritan town. What do you think was the social purpose of harsh, public punishments? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
to scare people
B
to deter crime
C
to show power