the joy of the townspeople on Election Day has to be subdued because:

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the joy of the townspeople on Election Day has to be subdued because:

supossedly the right answer is "they hold calvinistic belief that ony some townspeople are saved" elaborate if you agree

Asked by allie o #275539 on 12/1/2013 10:44 AM

Last updated by grace e #348432 on 12/3/2013 1:49 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 12/1/2013 11:01 AM

I would say this is because they are Puritans and can't show too much emotion. Hester does however point out that the people do look a little happier. Hawthorne points out that it is the one day that Puritans are allowed to show a little happiness.

Answered by grace e #348432 on 12/3/2013 1:49 PM

I would say this is because they are Puritans and can't show too much emotion. Hester does however point out that the people do look a little happier. Hawthorne points out that it is the one day that Puritans are allowed to show a little happiness.

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