Hester Prynne in The Scarlet Letter Hester Prynne, although sometimes perceived otherwise, is known to be one of the greatest heroines to grace the pages of classic literature. In portraying her as somewhat of an anti-hero, Hawthorne succeeds in telling us a complex and intriguing tale of a repressive time, and one woman's undying will to strike out against these repressive forces. During the time which The Scarlet Letter takes place, the 17th century, there …showed first 75 words of 413 total…

…showed last 75 words of 413 total…our generation of readers. In conclusion, Hester Prynne is viewed differently by some, but is mostly interpreted as being an anti-hero for her attitude about the repressiveness of her time. She also is viewed as a hero to some women, for her vain and regardless concern for what others think about her. She will go down in literary history as being an anti-hero and for stepping out against repression in any way, shape, or form.