Dimmesdale's Deteriorating Health and Mental State
Hester's Internal Conflict
Hester's Present Reputation/ Symbolism of the "A"
Character Traits
Direct and Indirect Characterization
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What is the physical punishment that Dimmesdale gives to himself
He burns an "A" into his chest
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Why does Hester not want to tell everyone about Dimmesdale?
She is in love with him.
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How is Hester introduced to strangers in Boston?
They say she helps the poor.
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Explain how Dimmesdale's character has changed.
Dimmesdale feels so guilty that he is torturing hmself and becomes depresses.
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Is this passage an example of indirect or direct characterization? Page 139
Direct Characterization.
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Where does Dimmesdale go in the middle of the night? Why?
He goes to the scaffold because he wants people to know what he did but he is too afraid of them knowing
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Why does Hester confront Chillingworth?
She wants to ask him about what he is doing to Dimmesdale.
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Compare the symbolism of the "A" in the beginning of the book to chapter 11-15.
The scarlet letter in the beginning of the story is a sign of embarrassment and humiliation. In chapters 11-15 Hester is not as ridiculed about the "A" it is looked past.
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Explain how Chillingworth's character has changed.
Chillingworth became so obsessed with finding out who Pearl's father was that he became crazy.
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Is this passage an example of indirect or direct characterization? Page 166 2nd Paragraph
Direct Characterization.
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Who does Dimmesdale "see"?
His mother, Hester, Pearl, Mr. Wilson, and Chillingworth
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How does Hester handle Pearl asking about the scarlet letter? Why?
Hester tries to just ignore it because Pearl will want to know more like who her father is.
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How does Hester deal with the "A"?
She tries to show the town that it does not affect her, but really it is embarrassing.
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What characteristics did Pearl inherit from Hester?
Pearl became stubborn and independent just like Hester.
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Is this passage an example of indirect or direct characterization? Page 175 4th Paragraph