Why does Hester meet Dimmesdale in the forest to warn him about Chillingworth?

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The Scarlet Letter

Why does Hester meet Dimmesdale in the forest to warn him about Chillingworth?

In Ch. 16

Asked by taylor b #276519 on 10/21/2012 10:22 AM

Last updated by tiffani h #340396 on 10/10/2013 5:58 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/21/2012 10:51 AM

She needs to meet him in order to warn him about who Chillingworth really is. She wants to let him know that Chillingworth might actually want some sort of revenge.

Answered by Aslan on 10/21/2012 11:13 AM

Again, the forest has become a place of truth and reconciliation as opposed to the village which represents the opposite.

Answered by jordan m #277297 on 10/23/2012 7:50 AM

They also decide to leave for Europe, with their daughter pearl to start a new life without shame.

Answered by tiffani h #340396 on 10/10/2013 5:58 PM

to warn him who Chillingworth

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