2.) The rosebush represents a lesson to the prisoners. It tells them that they left all the good things about life behind and that the rosebush is the last beautiful thing that they will ever see.
Chapter 2 Questions
4.) Hester's first action in the novel was her hiding her Scarlet letter behind the baby. She was at first embarrased by the "A", but now she embraces it. She is silent at first, but smiles so that she can overcome her punishment.
5.) The greatest outrage is to stand on the scaffold so the prisoner can be looked by the whole village. It shapes the telling of the story by telling the reader what the punishment is for a crime.
5.) The greatest outrage is to stand on the scaffold so the prisoner can be looked by the whole village. It shapes the telling of the story by telling the reader what the punishment is for a crime.
Chapter 3 Questions
7.) The man is short, has a wrinkled face, looks intelligent, one shoulder is lower than the other.
9.) He was a striking man, had a white forehead, and had sad brown eyes. He was was respected because of his religious passion. He seems sad as though he isn't comfortable with his life.
10.) He wants Hester to tell who is the father of her child. She doesn't tell him. The baby stared at Dimmesdale.
11.) The sin is too deep to remove. It would endure her and her lover's agony.
9.) He was a striking man, had a white forehead, and had sad brown eyes. He was was respected because of his religious passion. He seems sad as though he isn't comfortable with his life.
10.) He wants Hester to tell who is the father of her child. She doesn't tell him. The baby stared at Dimmesdale.
11.) The sin is too deep to remove. It would endure her and her lover's agony.
Chapter 4 Question
13.) Chillingworth means to say that he hurt Hester and that Hester hurt him.
Chapter 5 Questions
16.) One reason is that her sin left her rooted there and another reason is that she felted connected to a man that was living there. It reveals that she wants to solve her problems before she is ready to move on.
17.) She lives in a cottage that is on the outskirts of the village. It is significant because it is remote and nobody can bother her there.
20.) The special power gave her knowledge of other people's sins hidden in their hearts. She was surprised by this power.
17.) She lives in a cottage that is on the outskirts of the village. It is significant because it is remote and nobody can bother her there.
20.) The special power gave her knowledge of other people's sins hidden in their hearts. She was surprised by this power.
Chapter 6 Questions
22.) The narrator points out that she got her traits from Hester and that she reminds her of how she was when she had pearl. Hester was also quick tempered and had defiance.
24.) The purpose can be that Hester is going to have to put up with her sin (Pearl) and she is going to have to be strong and confident in herself to raise her without a father.
24.) The purpose can be that Hester is going to have to put up with her sin (Pearl) and she is going to have to be strong and confident in herself to raise her without a father.
Chapter 7 Questions
26.) The dress was an oddly cut red velvet tunic, richly embroidered with gold thread. Pearl looked like the "A" that Hester had to wear. She was like a real life version of the Scarlet Letter!
27.) A wide and fairly high-ceilinged hall ran through the length of the house and opened into almost every other room. The furniture in the hall consisted of some heavy oak chairs, the backs of which were elaborately carved with wreaths of flowers, and a matching table. All of the furnishings were heirlooms shipped over from the Governor’s family home, and dating back to the Elizabethan age, or perhaps earlier. The Puritan culture seemed classy.
27.) A wide and fairly high-ceilinged hall ran through the length of the house and opened into almost every other room. The furniture in the hall consisted of some heavy oak chairs, the backs of which were elaborately carved with wreaths of flowers, and a matching table. All of the furnishings were heirlooms shipped over from the Governor’s family home, and dating back to the Elizabethan age, or perhaps earlier. The Puritan culture seemed classy.
Chapter 8 Questions
29.) The governor thinks that she is not fit to be a mother. He examines Pearl to see if she has had a Christian upbringing. Pearl flees from him because she doesn't like the Governor
30.) Hester says that God gave her that child and that it's her responsibility to take care of her. Dimmesdale supports her and says that she should be held responsible for taking care of Pearl.
30.) Hester says that God gave her that child and that it's her responsibility to take care of her. Dimmesdale supports her and says that she should be held responsible for taking care of Pearl.
Chapter 9 Questions
33.) Chillingworth made a place for himself there by being a doctor. He wants to get closer to Dimmesdale than any one else. The narrator thinks that Chillingworth is only trying to cure Dimmesdale from his illness.
36.) It told the story of David and Bathsheba and Nathan the Prophet. The story issues betrayal and hate.
36.) It told the story of David and Bathsheba and Nathan the Prophet. The story issues betrayal and hate.
Chapter 10 Questions
40.) Dimmesdale believes that people keep their sins to themselves until the last day or judgement day while Chillingworth believes that people should keep their sins to themselves as long as they want and to not tell anyone. Dimmesdale leaves because he doesnt like Chillingworth's idea. And because he was going to take a nap. They are talking about what they are doing to their sins.
42.) He finds a red "A" on his chest. The narrator makes Chillingworth really happy because he now finds what Dimmesdale is hiding.
42.) He finds a red "A" on his chest. The narrator makes Chillingworth really happy because he now finds what Dimmesdale is hiding.
Chapter 11 Question
44.) Dimmesdale's illness improved his work because his sicknesss gave him a stronger mind. The public believes that he is saint and to Dimmesdale that makes him feel even more sad inside.
Chapter 12 Questions
46.) He goes on the scaffold because he wants to tell the truth about his sin.
49.) Pearl asks Dimmesdale if he could stand on the scaffold with her tomorrow. He says on Judgement day he can.
50.) A meteor that looks like an "A". Chillingworth and the Devil.
49.) Pearl asks Dimmesdale if he could stand on the scaffold with her tomorrow. He says on Judgement day he can.
50.) A meteor that looks like an "A". Chillingworth and the Devil.
Chapter 13 Questions
53.) She helps the poor and needy. She is now liked by the people in the village. The Scarlet letter now has a different meaning and it stands for "Able", not "Adultery".
54.) She seems older and serious. She now thinks that women can never be happy and that they will only have problems to deal with.
54.) She seems older and serious. She now thinks that women can never be happy and that they will only have problems to deal with.
Chapter 14 Question
56.) Chillingworth thinks that Dimmesdale is weak and that he can be easily manipulated. He wants to torture him some more. He has increased his debt because he now knows that Dimmesdale's sin is connected with Hester.
Chapter 15 Question
59.) Hester means that if this is what she has to pay for having Pearl then she can't face that punishment. The narrator says that she needs grief that would deeply touch her.
Chapter 16 Questions
60.) It is a place where everybody confesses their sins that signified the scarlet letter. The forest suggest that she wants a private place to meet Dimmesdale because she wants to talk to him about something personal.
63.) Pearl wants to know what the Scarlet Letter means. This shows that Pearl want to know more about her mother.
63.) Pearl wants to know what the Scarlet Letter means. This shows that Pearl want to know more about her mother.
Chapter 17 Questions
66.) Dimmesdale believes that he can never get away from his sins and that he will always pay for it while Hester believes that you can let go of your sins and can move on.
67.) Hester tells who her husband is because she can't stand keeping that to herself and she trusts Dimmesdale. He seemed mad but calmed down. I thought he was going to hit Hester.
68.) Hester needs a husband and Dimmesdale needs someone to rely on.
67.) Hester tells who her husband is because she can't stand keeping that to herself and she trusts Dimmesdale. He seemed mad but calmed down. I thought he was going to hit Hester.
68.) Hester needs a husband and Dimmesdale needs someone to rely on.
Chapter 18 Questions
69.) It's describing the forest as being right or wrong about Hester's decisions.
70.) "Nature" welcomes her and makes her feel joyful. Hester now feels like her burdens and sins have gone and she can start a brand new life with Dimmesdale and Pearl.
70.) "Nature" welcomes her and makes her feel joyful. Hester now feels like her burdens and sins have gone and she can start a brand new life with Dimmesdale and Pearl.
Chapter 19 Questions
71.) She thinks that without the scarlet letter Hester is not her mother. She likes the scarlet letter and does not want to forget about it.
Chapter 20 Questions
73.) Four temptations that Dimmesdale faces when he goes home are when he almost said inappropriate words to the elderly lady, when he taught the kids "wicked words", telling rounds of oath to the sailor, and the escort of Mistress Hibbins. He might have been too excited to say all those things since he was going to leave with Hester.
74.) Hibbins perceives that he has been in the forest. This encounter helps further out the understanding of Hester's and Dimmesdale's relationship by telliing us that both of them can see Hibbins and that they have commited sins together.
74.) Hibbins perceives that he has been in the forest. This encounter helps further out the understanding of Hester's and Dimmesdale's relationship by telliing us that both of them can see Hibbins and that they have commited sins together.
Chapter 21 Questions
76.) She wears a garment of gray cloth while everyone else wears something bright. She seemed gloomy while everyone else was joyful and excited. Pearl asks why is everyone dressed nice and why are they in a good mood.
78.) Chillingworth will be going on the ship that Hester and Dimmesdale wanted to escape on. There might be some tension rising from this.
78.) Chillingworth will be going on the ship that Hester and Dimmesdale wanted to escape on. There might be some tension rising from this.
Chapter 22 Questions
80.) He appears older and wiser. He looks like he is about to die. He looks ill. It foreshadows a tragedy because he looks like he can be really sick.
Chapter 23 Questions
83.) He develops the importance of the scaffold because that is where people usually pay for their sins. He describes the scaffold because it connects with Dimmesdale's confession.
85.) Everybody reacts differently. They also believe that even though Dimmesdale committed a sin, he will alwasys be remembered as a good and honest person.
86.) Dimmesdale's last words are that even though you will make bad descisions, God will be merciful and he will be kind to you. This is significant because Hester has committed a sin, but Hester will stand up for herself when everybody else doesn't.
85.) Everybody reacts differently. They also believe that even though Dimmesdale committed a sin, he will alwasys be remembered as a good and honest person.
86.) Dimmesdale's last words are that even though you will make bad descisions, God will be merciful and he will be kind to you. This is significant because Hester has committed a sin, but Hester will stand up for herself when everybody else doesn't.
Chapter 24 Question
87.) In the end, everybody grew from the beginning. Hester has come to realize that you will always have to be strong when life is hard. You will be punished if you do something bad, but you can choose to face your punishment or let it destroy you.
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