Ch. 16-20
Where are Hester and Dimmesdale when they finally speak openly about their past?
The Forest
Who joins the crew of the ship Hester and Dimmesdale were going to take to England?
Chillingworth >:)
What moral of the story is expressed through Hester continuing to wear her "A" upon returning to Boston?
Be True!
Acknowledge your faults
On the outskirts of town, what represents temptation and freedom from society?
The Forest
run away with her.
What public event is being celebrated where Dimmesdale gives his final sermon?
Election Day.
Pearls wild behavior and rejection from society shows her connection to what?
Nature
This symbol is found outside the prison as well as the Governor's garden and represents resilience and hope.
Rose Bush
After agreeing to move to England with Dimmesdale, what does Hester do in the forest to relieve her of her shame?
Remove her Scarlet Letter
After returning to town, what impulses does Dimmesdale have towards the townspeople?
to say/do evil or blasphemous things.
Which character best represents both hidden guilt and hypocrisy in leadership?
Who is Dimmesdale.
A reoccurring symbol in the story that represents a place to confess one's guilt.
The Scaffold.
Because Dimmesdale refuses to walk back to town with Hester and Pearl, what does Pearl refuse to do?
Give Dimmesdale a kiss
Where is it that Chillingworth states Dimmesdale is safe from him?
The scaffold
While at the Governor's house, Hester notes the luxurious decorations represent English Aristocrats more than Boston's Puritan society whose rules he punishes people for. This is an example of what theme?
Hypocrisy
Abuse of Power
Chiaroscuro is an artistic technique that gives thematic weight to a scene by showing a contrast between what two things?
Light and Dark
Freedom or Happiness.
Who does Dimmesdale deny help from before confessing?
Governor and elder clergymen
or Town leaders
Adultery/Sin
Able
Love
Strength
Pearl