Hester & Pearl
Who does Pearl consistently ask questions about?
Dimmesdale
True or False, the scarlet letter continues to represent shame throughout all of Hester's life
False
What day is Dimmesdale preparing a speack for?
Election Day
How does chillingworth react to Dimmesdale not taking his advice?
He expects it but tries to continue to push his advice
True or False: Puritan society is happy all the time
False
Why does Pearl refuse to cross the river to join Hester and Dimmesdale?
Hester is missing the scarlet letter.
Why is election day significant?
It is Dimmesdale chance to finish his career with a bang. It represent change
Where does Dimmesdale Die?
The scaffold, while speaking with Hester
True or False: Chillingworth goes back to being a scholar after Dimmesdale dies
False, he dies within a year
What popular holiday does the chapter title "A New England Holiday refer to?
Election day
Who does Misstres Hibbins suggest is pearl's father
The Devil
What does the river that separates Hester and Pearl represent?
Divide between sin and not having sin
What does Mistress Hibbins ask of Dimmesdale?
She asks to accompany him next time he goes to the forest
Why is Chillingworth talking with the sailors?
He wants to join Hester and company across the seas
How are the sailors of the time described?
Immoral, like pirates ect.
What makes Pearl special to Dimmesdale (apart from being his daughter)?
Pearl is kind to Dimmesdale, unlike other children
What changes about the scarlet letter in chapter 19
In addition to being a symbol of adultery, it is now part of Hester a mother.
What about Dimmesdale's speech does Hester find offputing?
Hester can sense anguish in it.
When does Dimmesdale first call Chillingworth out for his actions
On Dimmesdales death bed
What is ironic about how the Native Americans see Hester?
They see her as someone with of high dignity because she wears the scarlet letter.
How do Pearl and Hester feel after seeing Dimmesdale at the parade.
They barely recognize him
What does Pearls's clothing on election day reflect about her character.
Pearl's clothing is very elegant and pretty.
After realizing something about the town is off, what does Dimmesdale think happened
He is dreaming or was dreaming
Who does Chillingworth leave a considerable inheritance for?
Pearl
What was the initial reaction when Dimmesdale confronted Hester and Pearl to confess about the scarlet letter.
They call him a madman and tell him to not intervein