Setting
The story takes place here.
Where is BOSTON?
This symbol refers to defiance, beauty and hope. It was found near the prison door.
What is A ROSE?
This character is a living representation of Hester's sin
Who is PEARL?
Hester says this when Chillingsworth suggests that she remove her letter.
What is "WHEN THE TIME COMES, IT WILL FALL OFF!"
This character's most serious sin is that he allows his mind to become overpowered by a desire for revenge.
Who is CHILLINGWORTH?
Dimmesdale dies here.
Where is ON THE SCAFFOLD?
The embroidered scarlet letter is interpreted as three different 'A' words. Name one.
What is --
ADULTERER
ANGEL
ABLE
To this character, the “A” means "a reminder of hidden sin."
Who is DIMMESDALE?
One of the beliefs the Puritan community holds surrounding the the presence of Dimmesdale’s letter. What is one?
WHAT IS...
- Chillingworth inflicted it on him with magic and drugs
- The devil made it appear
- It gnawed outward from the innermost heart.
Chillingsworth’s real reason for not revealing his true identity.
BONUS: What was he disguised as?
What is being better ABLE TO DISCOVER HESTER'S PARTNER IN SIN?
BONUS: A DOCTOR
Hester visits this place to deliver embroidered gloves, but instead has a confrontation about Hester losing Pearl to the townspeople because of her sin.
What is THE GOVERNOR'S HOUSE?
The forest, as opposed to the community, represents this to Hester and Arthur.
What is FREEDOM?
Which character best embodies the freedom and innocence of nature?
Who is PEARL?
Dimmesdale speaks to Hester during the first scaffold scene to convince her of this.
What is TO IDENTIFY PEARL'S FATHER?
This is Hester’s most memorable quality.
What is STRENGTH?
The reason Hester returns to the town at the end
What was THE SCENE OF HER SIN?
This symbolizes truth, openness, and redemption, while this represents secrecy, guilt, and the hidden nature of sin.
What is LIGHT & DARKNESS?
This character is Hester's husband.
Who is CHILLINGWORTH?
Dimmesdale’s confession took place here at this time.
Where is ON THE SCAFFOLD AFTER AN ELECTIOND DAY SERMON?
Dimmesdale suggests to Chillingworth that men have a valid reason to bury secrets in their hearts and not confess. This is the reason.
What is ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE SIN?
This is where Hester was buried.
Where is NEAR REV. DIMMESDALE?
This heavy object represents the oppressive nature of Puritan society, particularly its strict rules and harsh punishments
What is the PRISON DOOR?
This man is Pearl's father and a "man of the cloth"?
Who is REVEREND DIMMESDALE?
How Hester usually answer Pearl’s questions about the "A".
What is IGNORE THE QUESTION AND CHANGE THE SUBJECT?
This is Dimmesdale's most serious sin.
BONUS: This shows his inner torment.
What is NOT ACKNOWLEDGING PEARL AS HIS CHILD?
BONUS: THE LETTER "A" ON HIS CHEST