Roger Chillingworth (not on quiz, but good review)
What request from Hester does Chillingworth agree to?
To let Fate take its natural course of events
How has Dimmesdale deteriorated by the time he sees Hester in the forest? List 2 from the text.
Possible answers: leaning on a staff, haggard, feeble, deespondent, listless, lost reason for living, hand over heart.
What characteristic was it that Hester wished most for her daughter?
Possible answers: compassion, empathy, heart
Why did Pearl make the green letter A?
To find out what the A on hester's chest stood for
Describe the imagery in the forest with an exact word from the text
narrow, dense, black, chill, somber, cloudy, dreary
What kind of man was Chillingworth while in Europe?
Kind, compassionate, studious, thoughtful
Describe Dimmesdale's reaction to Hester's plan at the end of chapter 17: (initial and final reaction)
He is hopeful at first but ends up deciding he is too weak to attempt a trip abroad.
Why does Hester think that Roger will not tell Dimmesdale's secret?
Because he is so consumed with his morbid torture
What important connection did Pearl make as it relates to the actions of the Reverend?
That him placing his hand over his heart has something to do with her mother's scarlet letter
What is the example of 'suspension of disbelief' as it relates to Chillingworth?
that there was a glare of red light coming out of his eyes
What was Arthur Dimmesdale's PHYSICAL reaction to Hester's truth about Chillingworth?
He fell to the ground, and buried his face in his hands
What doesn't 'love' Hester in the forest?
The sun/sunshine
Pearl is always being compared to non human things in the book. What is the new one mentioned in chapter 16? What is one of the old ones mentioned previously?
A brook. Old ones: imp, elf, demon child, northern lights, the scarlet letter, bird, rosebush
How does Dimmesdale view God's justice/judgment?
He believes that God is a harsh judge who deals out heavy burdens with no mercy
How does Hester view God's justice/judgment?
God is merciful to those who seek mercy
Who is Pearl talking about in this quote? "If thou fearest to leave me in our cottage, thou mightest take me along with thee."
The black entity who lives in the forest
What are the 3 things/'sins' that are causing the minister to deteriorate?
Dishonesty, Hypocrisy, and Cowardice
What are Hester's two suggestions to help solve the misery in the minister?
1. move out of the same house as Chillingworth
2. move away entirely, either to the wilderness or back to Europe
Why would it not be a good idea to lie to a girl like Pearl?
Pearl is extremely intelligent and unforgiving girl. She will figure out the truth one way or the other.
According to Hester, what does sin lead to? (list 2) What does evil lead to? (list 2)
Sin: alienation and knowledge
Evil: Death and corruption