She asks if he will be here with them tomorrow and he says he will be with them on judgment day. This shows his cowardice towards the situation.
What is the significance of Pearl's challenge to Dimmesdale
100
This event connects all the loose strings in the book up to this point. We realize everything that was vague before.
How is the episode of Dimmesdale's midnight vigil on the scaffold significant?
100
Governor Winthrop
who died the day of the midnight vigil?
100
Roger Chillingwoth
"I knew nothing of the matter. I had spent the better part of the night at the bedside of the worshipful Governor Winthrop, doing what my poor skill might to give him ease."
100
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Who wrote the Scarlet Letter?
200
It "brings light" to the situation by lighting up the sky and showing everyone (Chillingworth) the truth.
What is the significance of the meteor event
200
The governor died that night, so everyone was up late.
Although Govenor Winthrop is merely mentioned in the book, why would Hawthorne choose this night as the night Dimmesdale stands on the scaffold with Hester and Pearl?
200
Mistress Hibbins
Who first opened their window to see what had happened after Dimmesdale cried out?
200
Mr. Dimmesdale
"Who is that man, Hester? (...) I shiver at him; Dost thou know the man I hate Hester!"
200
1850
What year was the Scarlet Letter written?
300
Pearl symbolizes Hester and her sin, but also the only reason she wakes up and lives.
What does Pearl symbolize?
300
He feels guilty because he is her father, but he hasn't played the role of one at all.
How does Dimmesdale feels when he holds Pearl's hand and why?
300
Reverend Wilson
Who walked by the scaffold, and didn't see Dimmesdale?
300
Hester Prynne
"I have watching at a death bed(...) at Governor Winthrop's death bed, and have taken his measure for a robe, and am now going homeward to my dwelling."
300
The Scarlet Letter: A Romance
What was the original title of the book?
400
It symbolizes an outward expression of Dimmesdale's inward guilt and shame that has been eating him inside.
What does the mark on Dimmesdale's chest symbolize?
400
Dimmesdale explains that he won't be standing up with Pearl and Hester tomorrow so she pulls away. Pearl doesn't exactly know who he is, but she has a sense of distrust.
Why does Pearl pull away from Dimmesdale?
400
Dimmesdale
Who did pearl ask to stand with her and her mother at the scaffold the next day at noon
400
Pearl
"Witt thou stand here with mother and me, tomorrow noontide."
400
Boston, Massachusetts
Where is the books setting?
500
The letter A is made, and Dimmesdale feels like this symbolizes his need to wear the A on his chest for everyone to see.
What letter does the meteor make when it goes across the sky? and what does this symbolize?
500
His congregation grew and his sermons get better due to his guilt. It led to more devotion to his job.
what effect does Dimmesdale's vigil have on his career?
500
Chillingworth
Who did Dimmesdale go home with?
500
Mr. Dimmesdale
"It is done ! (...) The whole town will awake , and hurry forth, and find me here."