What is there about Pearl that has caused Dimmesdale " many an alarm?
he was afraid someone would notice their similarities which might give away that he is her father
What was the cause of the estrangement between pearl and hester
someone dared take her mothers attention. She isn't used to seeing her without the letter A on or her hair down
What must Hester do to please Pearl
put the scarlet letter back on
Pearl isn't receptive to the kiss of dimmesdale. What does she ask him that may explain why
She wants public acknowledgement of her and she wants them to be together right now
What specific plans do hester and dimmesdale make
they are going to take a boat to england
how did dimmesdale feel when he returned home
more energetic and alive
What disturbing things does dimmesdale feel like doing
deacon- saying blastfamus things about communion. old widow (oldest member of church)- there is no afterlife. Youngest member of congregation- wants to say something inappropriate that would make her blush. Teaching bad words to a group of kids. Sailor (pirate)- telling dirty jokes.
What did his wicked impulses make dimmesdale fear
that he has signed his name in the black man's book (he sold his soul to the devil)
Who knew about dimmesdale being in the forest
mistress hibbins
of what sin is dimmesdale guilty now
he chooses to leave with hester and pearl before he chooses what is the right things t do while now e does what makes him happy and gives into sin
what is dimmesdale's attitude when he sees chillingoworth
he says he doesn't need his medicine anymore all he needed was fresh air
what would hester have liked to say to the crowd in the market place
Look your last on the scarlet letter and it's wearer
What does pearl ask about reverend dimmesdale? What is she told
Will he hold out both of his hands to me? Hester says he will be there but he will not greet thee today, nor must you greet him
What gave the election day crowd some diversity
sailors and Indians were there
What disturbing news did the commander of the ship give Hester
that there is another passenger that will be on the boat and it is Chillingworth
Whatd does hawthornes' description of holidays provide?
Alike- merry, sporting events, fun
Different- grim clothes, constricted, not jestors
It shows people that are very controlled are hypocrites and also they get one day a year to let loose
How does Hester feel as Dimmesdale passes by
She is disappointed that he doesn't even glance at her. She i second guessing everything and questioning. She worries that the agreement they made won't happen.
What does mistress hibbins say about dimmesdale
sooner or later everyone will know
What does mistress hibbins say to hester
she saw them in the forest and he met the black mane in the forest
What is ironic about the scene in the square as dimmesdale gives the election day speech
the very thing that is giving him strength is down in the same place as before and he is up high and she is down where she started
What is dimmesdale finally driven to do
stand on the scaffold with hester and pearl and confess his guilt
In what way does dimmesdale's actions defeat chillingworth
because now he doesn't have anything to hold over dimmesdale
Why does dimmesdale expose his chest
to show his connection between pearl and hester
Summarize dimmesdales dying actions and words
Chillingworth- dimmesdale asks god to forgive chillingworth for his sins. Pearl- kisses her and says (will you kiss me now). Hester- he says they will not meet in the after life
How are pearl's actions especially significant
She got public acknowledgement from dimmesdale that he is her father and she gave him forgiveness
What purpose did the final chapter have
to sum up the book and tell what happened to each of the main characters. Also contains the moral of the story
What is the moral of the story? What does it mean?
Be true, Be true, Be true show freely the world if not your worst, yet some trait near the worst may be inferred. It means to be yourself, be true to yourself and let your imperfections show. Even if it is your worst.
What does hawthorne say about love and hatred
They are the same each supposes a high degree of intimacy and heart knowledge, each leaves the passionate lover or passionate hater, each renders one individual dependent for the food of his affections and spiritual life upon another.
Who in Hawthorne;s view was guilty of the worst sin
chillingworth
What are some of the themes of scarlet letter. Is the moral the same as the theme?
Be true to yourself. Yes they are the same
What is the happy ending in the story
Pearl and hester find a new life somewhere else, When chillingworth dies pearl gets rich and land in England and america, Pearl is married well Hester gets an english seal on her letters and pearl would like to have been with hester, Pearl has a baby, hester goes back to the old cottage that they lived in and helps women of the town with their sins, for advice, and comfort, and her and dimmesdale are buried next to each other but left enough space so that there dust wouldn't mix
