"The truth was, that the little Puritans, being of the most intolerant brood that ever lived, had got a vague idea of something

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"The truth was, that the little Puritans, being of the most intolerant brood that ever lived, had got a
vague idea of something outlandish, unearthly, or at variance with ordinary fashions, in the mother
and child; and therefore scorned them in their hearts, and not infrequently reviled them with their
tongues."
What does the phrase "being of the most intolerant brood that ever lived" mean?
The phrase denotes Hester and her adultery. Therefore, society terms as the most intolerant brood.
The phrase denotes Pearl as she is considered outlandish because of her mother's adultery.
The phrase denotes the Puritans who focus on the highly moral world, which many people consider
outlandish.
The phrase denotes clergymen who were imposing strict rules an people in society.

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