Sin and Virtue How is sin measured? Everyone has a different scale. We all have different moral codes, and thus, different levels of tolerance. How then, can we judge all sins by one code? This question needs to be asked by both works of The Crucible, and The Scarlet Letter. Both center on the depth and consequence of sin. And although similar sins are committed, different outcomes occur. How can similar sins be treated differently …showed first 75 words of 765 total…

…showed last 75 words of 765 total…acceptance and the winner ruled the life of its host. These four people represent the many outcomes of a single sin. The strength of their character and the depth of their hearts were tested. And only one survived through her acceptance and her stubborn pride. Hester Prynne was a strong woman who was condemned to an unforgiving era. Perhaps she is a model of moral fortitude that we should all take notice of. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**