I would say Hester did it, because although she was judged on her sin like Mr. Hooper, he was not as excluded as she was, so Hester had a more lasting impression. The way she portrayed herself is an example for today's society. We must not allow something we have done in the past to affect us in a way that should not affect us. Past mistakes help shape who you are, so make the best of the situation. Just like Hester did, and accepting the past as it is, like Mr. Hooper did. “The Minister's Black Veil” and Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter both have a moral lesson in their story, with all this about sin, everyone does it. Actions bring consequences that can turn into sins. Just let yourself define who you are. A symbol can have great meaning, choose to have great