The Relationship between the Lives of Hawthorne and Hester. This two-page undergraduate paper discusses the dialogue between the introduction to "The Scarlett Letter"-The Custom-House-and the first two chapters of the book. Hawthorne's life and experiences are related to Hester's. She too was a victim of the Puritanical regime and based her actions on subjectivity rather than people's expectations of her. 2 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 2 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 7595 Relationship Hawthorne Hester.doc Price: 17.90