Chapter 1-5
Where and in what time period was the Scarlet Letter set?
Massachusetts Bay colony, 1600s
What is the name of Hester's daughter?
Pearl
What are Hester's feelings towards Dimmesdale?
She feels bonded to him from the sin they comitted together
What are dimmesdale's new fears in chapter 19?
That the people of the town will see his features on pearl and pearl don't love him
What does Dimmesdale show to the crowd that shows his connection to Hester? His chest
His chest
In Chapter 3, who is standing with the Indian in the back of the crowd?
Chillingworth
Chillingsworth becomes close companions with Dimmsdale for what reason?
To be his physician
How does the town see Dimmesdale?
They saw him as a heavenly man or miracle and thought very highly of him.
How would you describe Hester's transformation after taking off the scarlet letter?
She grew more youthful and tossed off her cap. She felt more free by feeling a sense of womanhood and youth
What has Chillingworth managed to do to disrupt Hester and Dimmsdales' plan?
He managed to get a spot on the ship and plans to torment them even in england.
What was the Older women’s reaction to Hester’s Punishment?
They didn’t think the punishment was enough, they wanted the “A” branded on her forehead.
Hester’s “A” stands for adultery, what do the townspeople start seeing it as?
"Able"
What is Pearl asking of Dimmesdale in chapter 12? What does his response show about him?
She asks him to stand with her and Hester and show the town he's her father. It shows he's a coward and weak enough to reveal the truth.
What plan did Hester come up with in chapter 17? What was Dimmesdale’s reaction to the plan?
She planned for her, dimmsdale, and pearl to run away. Dimmesdale says no and believes he wouldn't be able to run away from his sin.
What does the quote, “Be true, be true! Show freely to the world if not your worst, yet some trait whereby the worst may be inferred.” mean?
Be yourself because if you dont people can make things up and turn them on you
What does Hester do for a living?
She would sew for the people in the town
Hester supports herself and Pearl by doing this job.
Who does Hester blame the most for her adultery?
Chillingworth
What is unique about pearls' attitude for the black man in the forest?
She is curious of him and wouldn't be afraid if she encountered him
Chilingworths death occurs shortly after this event?
Dimmesdales death
Who does Hester think Chillingworth is like?
The black man that haunts the forest
Why does Hester not reveal Chillingsworths true identity?
She promised not to
What does the metaphor “let the black flower blossom as it may” mean?
The whole situation that grew out of the adultery, Dimmesdale, Hester, and Chillingworth darkly affected all of them.
What does this quote show, “At last sunrise, through a golden beam into the study and laid it right across the minister's bedazzled eyes.”?
It shows a change in the minister
What does Mistress Hibbins infer about Pearl?
She believes the devil is Pearl's father and has something to do with witchcraft.