When in the house of the governor Bellingham Hester mirrors in the armor in the living room what she sees is
“…wing to the peculiar effect of this convex mirror, the scarlet letter was represented in exaggerated and gigantic proportions, so as to be greatly the most prominent feature of her appearance. In truth, she seemed absolutely hidden behind it.”
Hester mirrors in the armor the truth. Her image is transfigured from the A on her bosom, like her life is so doleful and hard because of her sin. The A on her sin is the only important detail of her who can be considered like her sin is the only thing the people see looking at Hester.
The armor reflects light and the "A" stands out. THEME: Hidden Sin vs. Public Sin? Look at Dimmesdale's descriptions in this chapter.
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