In paragraphs 7 and 14, the author refers symbolically to the scaffold Hester is standing on as the pedestal of shame. What is ironic about symbolizing the scaffold in this way?

What is a generalization? a. a series of events that make up what happens in a story b.hints or clues that tell you what is going to happen in a story c.the final resolution or event that ties up loose ends in a story d. a simple statement about something complicated