The Scarlet Letter Explain the significance of the sunlight imagery. In Chapter 16. Answers: 1 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Aslan on 2/2/2016 5:31 PM
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
The Scarlet Letter scarlett letter Answers: 1 Asked by Dejah b #497898 Last updated by jill d #170087 on 1/29/2016 7:17 PM
The Scarlet Letter What does Hester resolve to do and why? Answers: 2 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Jeremiah S #492241 on 1/29/2016 5:46 PM
The Scarlet Letter What social and philosophical changes is Hawthorne describing in this chapter? Answers: 2 Asked by Jeremiah S #492241 Last updated by Jeremiah S #492241 on 1/29/2016 5:37 PM
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