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…showed last 75 words of 966 total…can therefore also be viewed as an instrument of God. Rather than an instrument of Satan, it is a holy brand that marks shame and ignominy. It was given to Hester as a means of regretting her sin and achieving salvation, and as the scarlet letter "A" rests on her heart, it mends instead of causing more damage. Its scarlet fire therefore exorcises Hester Prynne's personal demons, so that she can finally attain her peace.