Based on Hawthorne’s earlier descriptions of this setting and its inhabitants, how might the townspeople now respond to the “scarlet letter”?

The women will take Hester’s daughter away from her.

They will be outraged at the decadence of Hester’s embroidery.

They will be satisfied that Hester has chosen to wear the scarlet letter.

They will take pity on Hester after they see her love for her daughter.