The Scarlet Letter What does Hester resolve to do and why? In Chapter 13. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 2/2/2016 5:30 PM
The Scarlet Letter Why does Hawthorne portray Pearl as such a wild child? In Chapter 15. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by judy t #197809 on 2/2/2016 12:37 PM
The Scarlet Letter What does Hester realize about her "repentance"? In Chapter 15. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/1/2016 7:10 PM
The Scarlet Letter What is Hester coming to realize is the true sin she has committed? Why would Hawthorne consider this a worse sin than her sin with Dimmesdale? In Chapter 15. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/1/2016 6:58 PM
The Scarlet Letter Notice that Chillingworth is called a "leech" in the chapters in which he interacts with Dimmesdale, but a "physician" in this interaction with Hester. Considering the definition of "leech," what do you suppose is Hawthorne’s point in using these two desi Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 8:01 PM
The Scarlet Letter What does Hester ask of Chillingworth? What is his response? In Chapter 14 Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:58 PM
The Scarlet Letter Compare Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth in terms of their responses to the initial sin. In Chapter 14. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:56 PM
The Scarlet Letter What pleas of Hester’s arouse sympathy and admiration in Chillingworth? In Chapter 14. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:47 PM
The Scarlet Letter How is the doctrine of predestination reflected in this conversation between Hester and Chillingworth? In Chapter 14. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:45 PM
The Scarlet Letter Look again at what you found out about the Anti-Transcendentalists. Why isn’t forgiveness an option? In Chapter 14 Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:35 PM
The Scarlet Letter Why does Chillingworth believe he has a double reason for punishing Dimmesdale? In Chapter 14. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:27 PM
The Scarlet Letter What is Hester’s response to the announcement that the Council had debated allowing her to remove her scarlet letter? In Chapter 14. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:25 PM
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The Scarlet Letter Compare the feelings of the general public to those of the community leaders regarding Hester Prynne. Explain why the groups view her differently. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 1/28/2016 6:46 PM
The Scarlet Letter Explain the statement: “It is remarkable, that persons who speculate the most boldly often conform with the most perfect quietude to the external regulations of society. The thought suffices them….” Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 1/28/2016 6:44 PM
The Scarlet Letter What is significant about Hester’s position in the community now that years have passed? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 1/28/2016 6:28 PM
The Scarlet Letter What image is Hawthorne evoking with Chillingworth, old, one shoulder higher than the other, digging up roots and collecting leaves, etc. in the forest? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 1/28/2016 6:22 PM
The Scarlet Letter What is Hawthorne’s point comparing Hester’s and Dimmesdale’s reactions to their sin? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 1/28/2016 6:16 PM
The Scarlet Letter What effect does Dimmesdale’s vigil have on his career? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 6:14 PM
The Scarlet Letter How does Dimmesdale feel as he holds Pearl’s hand and why? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 6:10 PM
The Scarlet Letter Why does Pearl pull away from Dimmesdale? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 6:08 PM
The Scarlet Letter Although Governor Winthrop is merely mentioned in the book, why would Hawthorne choose this night as the night Dimmesdale stands on the scaffold with Hester and Pearl? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 5:32 PM
The Scarlet Letter Considering the role of Nature in Anti-Transcendental literature, what is the significance of the meteor event? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 5:30 PM
The Scarlet Letter What is the significance of Pearl’s challenge to Dimmesdale? Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/27/2016 5:27 PM