In 17th-century Salem, a woman named Hester Prynne is shunned for having an out-of-wedlock daughter and refusing to reveal the father's identity. Her estranged husband, Dr. Chillingworth, returns to Salem, seeking revenge against Hester's lover, a young pastor named Dimmesdale. As the story unfolds, tensions rise between the two men, with Chillingworth using psychological manipulation to break Dimmesdale's spirit. Meanwhile, Hester sees an opportunity for escape when a ship arrives in port, and she must decide whether to flee with her daughter and her lover.
The Scarlet Letter
In 17th-century Salem, a woman's reputation is ruined when she gives birth out of wedlock, leading to her ostracism and the forced wearing of a scarlet letter as a public reminder of her perceived shame.
