The Scarlet Letter

Why doesn't Hester Prynne identify the father of her child?

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Hester refuses to name Pearl's father in order to save him from the shame she's made to bear.... she is willing to take the punishment for their shame upon herself.... a selfless act.

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The Scarlet Letter