After Hester went to the gallows, having been humiliated in front of the public, she was given the choice to leave or stay in Boston. "Here, he said to himself, had been the scene of his guilt, and here should be the scene of his earthly punishment; and so, perhaps, the torture of his daily shame would at last purify his soul..." (Hawthorne 72) .Since Hester decided to stay in Boston, because it was the place where she committed her sin, the citizens treated Hester and Pearl very badly. When Hester and Pearl walked through the city they received evil looks and the children's parents told their children distorted information about Hester and Pearl, because of this the children didn't want to play with Pearl, instead they threw things at her Hester's decision to stay in Boston with all the citizens seeing her as a sinner really impacted the way. was treated. Hester Prynne had exceptional character traits for a person who had fallen on hard times. She was very reliable and kept secrets that could have altered some outcomes in her life. Her incredible forgiving nature has allowed her to remain useful to the citizens of Boston and turn them into clothing despite all the cruel behavior she has experienced. Hester was also courageous, pledging to stand in the place of her sin. Hester is awesome