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the character traits of the Puritans are shown how?(1) what does it tell the reader about the Puritans?(2) |
(1) clothing, prison building, vegetation (2) severe,harsh,no freedom |
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what 2 things show that this society isn't a "Utopia"?(1) what does it symbolize?(2) |
1) a cemetery and prison 2) it's a reminder that life,sin,and death is inevitable |
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theres an oxymoronic statement made about the prison, what does it symbolize? |
something beautiful turns out to be an ugly black flower |
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what does the rose bush symbolize? |
ugliness of Puritanism and rebellion against it
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there was 5 women commenting on Hester which one understood that hester already thought that it was a burden? (1) what was she doing?(2) |
1) the 4th woman
2) holding her child's hand |
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which woman indicated that the magistrate's consequences would be reaped in their wives and daughters? |
5th
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when the town beadle was trying to lead get to the scaffold, what is her reaction and what character traits are shown? |
she reacts by walking out of her own accord
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as she stands before the crowd what is her reaction and what emotion is shown |
she stands there, showing she's unabashed by her sin
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the intricate embroidery on the letter A what character trait is she showing? (1) what was she doing?(2) |
1) unabashed by her sin
2) trying to make sin beautiful |
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what is her first impulse when she's facing the crowd? |
to cover up the letter,but she doesn't
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what was she REALLY feeling during the long journey from the prison door to the scaffold |
she was unabashed but hurting inside |
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what's the metaphor used when all eyes are fastened on her |
stings and venemous stares |
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5 women were commenting on Hester, which woman made the remark "Do not let her hear you! Not a stitch in that embroidered letter but has she felt!" |
5th |
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what gave Hester a moment of relief (1) why(2)? |
1) the crowd 2) she saw her husband and felt guilty |
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what were the metaphors describing Hester and her husband? |
husband, chillingsworth, was a crumbling wall and hester was green moss |
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what did the stranger do when Hester recognized him?(1) why?(2) what did he later threaten to do?(3) |
1) he put a finger to his lips saying don't tell anyone who I am 2) so he wouldn't be recognized and so Hester wouldn't tell his secrets 3) he threatened to kill the father of her baby Pearl |
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why wasn't Hester executed? |
they thought her husband was killed |
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what excuse did Dimmesdale give for not asking Hester who the father of the child was? Why didn't HE want to ask? |
1) that it's wrong to ask a woman to reveal her heart in the daytime 2) he was afraid she'd tell who the father was |
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give a brief description of Dimmesdale(1) why does Hawthorne make his character this way (2)? |
1) scholarly,timid
2) so we can trust Dimmesdale |
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what might the reader surmise from Dimmesdale's speed?
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that dimmesdale's the father
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explain the symbolism concerning the baby- "it now writhed ..... throughout the day"
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the baby's feeling the torment of her mom's hidden sin
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what was Hester's first thought of Roger Chillingworth giving the medicine to the baby?
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that he would kill it
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what's the "name" or metaphor giving to Roger Chillingsworth
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leech
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leech has 2 meanings . how do they apply to chillingsworth
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doctor and blood sucking creature he's suppose to be helping dimmesdale but instead he's sucking the life out of him |
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where does the reader see the hypocrisy of society? why is it hypocrisy? |
they would wear her beautiful clothing; but they wouldn't associate with her because she was too sinful
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what one thing could was she NOT allowed to make
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bridal veil
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what was Hester's fear
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that Hester's guilt would come out in Pearl in an evil form |
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the statement ''my joy my torture" is what kind of statement |
antithesis |
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explain the statement"...her sole treasure whom she [Hester] had bought so dear." |
she bought Pearl at the expense of being an outcast
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how is Pearl a "sole treasure"
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she was the only good thing Hester has
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contrast Hester's meeting with the governor the 1st time and this time
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the 1st time she was ashamed and now she's confident
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what were the plans for Hester and Pearl and why
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Pearl was going to be taken away from Hester because they thought she was a stumbling block
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what always hides from Hester
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sunshine
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what was Hester's argument for why Pearl shouldn't be taken away
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that Pearl could learn from Hester's mistakes
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what is the irony in the thoughts of the bondservant
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he thought Hester was a lady of great importance
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where fit Pearl say she's from?
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from rose bushes; she thinks she's evil and denied God made her
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what was chillingsworht trying to imply, " you speak, my friend, with strange earnestness
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chilliingsworth's suspicious that dimmesdale's the father
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what is meant by Pearl's reaction to Dimmesdale
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Pearl indicates a kindred spirit between her and Dimmesdale
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what is the irony of God sending this man for physical healing of Dimmesdale |
Dimmesdale needs spiritual healing not physical. His healing will only come through confession. Chillingworth isn't after healing but revenge
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what did Dimmesdale means by "Nay, were I.....to toil there?"
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he's afraid his sin will carry him to hell
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David,Bathsheba,Nathaniel which characters are they applicable to in the scarlet letter
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David-dimmesdale Bathsheba- Hester Nathaniel- Chillingsworth
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What conclusion did the community come to regarding Chillingworth
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God didn't send Chillingworth from Heaven, chillingsworth was either from hell or satan
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why does it seem odd that Dimmesdale was getting worse instead of better with a physician in the house?
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the harder dimmesdale had to work to cover his sin the sicker he got
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Why could Dimsdale trust no man? |
He himself is a liar. |
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What irony is in the same paragraph? (as 'why could Dimsdale trust no man') |
because he could only trust Chillingworth but he shouldn't |
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Explain the "ugly/black" weeds. |
They symbolize the man with unconfessed sin |
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What was Chillingworth argument to Dimsdale reasoning? |
How can a false show (not being truthful) bring glory to God |
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What is the diagnosis made by Chillingworth? |
A spiritual disease manifesting itself on the outside. |
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To whom will Dimsdale confess? What's the attitude to the result of that question? |
When Dimsdale confessed God cured him of his guilt. But because he waited so long, he took his life. |
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What did God use to reveal the secret of man? |
He used a meteor |
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Contrast the 2 different perception of the meteors message of Dimsdale and Sexton |
Dims dale thought it stood for adultery because of his guilt. but the Sexton thought it stood for angel because Gov. Winthrop just kicked the bucket. |
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What does the reader see the goodness of Hestor and the irony of the poor? |
She would take food and share it with them but they would throw it back at her |
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According to Hestor what different perspective had her open shame and Chillingworth secret vengeance brought? |
She had climbed to a higher point and he is now down to her level or even lower. |
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How does Hestor point a finger at herself? |
She didn't reveal to Dimsdale what Chillingworth was doing. |
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Chillingworth felt that Dimsdale would have died within the 2 years of the sin. Had Chillingworth not come. Why is Chillingworth glad he enabled Dimsdale to live? |
So he can torment him |
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Chillingworth reveals his total heart. Give clues to this |
Better had he died once all in all in front of his enemy |
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What effect did it have on him |
For the first time Chillingworth saw the change in himself |
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Find 2 words resembling Chillingworth name. Find 1 word combining him and Hestor's relationship |
They're relationship is 'lukewarm'
Chillingworth is "chill" and "marble" |
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What does Hestor do for the first time and what's the result? |
She lied about the letter; a new evil |
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Why is Pearl pressing Hestor for an answer about the Letter? |
She wants Hestor to admit openly her relationship with Dimsdale |
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What does Hestor's defensive attitude cause her to do for the first time? |
To scold Pearl |
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What is Peal's explanation for what occurred? |
The sun is scared of the scarlet letter |
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The brook is personified. How does it resemble Pearl and what might it be trying to tell |
It resembles Pearl by being dark and mysterious and sad and alone. It's trying to tell Hestor's story |
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What question does Pearl ask regarding Dimsdale and the black man? |
Why didn't the black man put Dimsdale's letter on the outside like he did Hestor's |
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when D asked if H had found peace she looked at the letter. explain. |
she'd been open about her sin and it brought her peace |
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what was D's ironic response to hester's questions? explain what he meant |
"were I an Atheist I might have found peace; so he wouldn't be accountable to God and his conscience wouldn't bother him
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what is H's view of what brings peace
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penance,penitence,good works
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according to D why can't he have peace
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he won't openly confess
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what 2 secrets does H reveal to D
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1) C is D's enemy
2)C was her husband |
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what does D realize that causes him to forgive H is this right or wrong
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C's sin is greater than H's because C "violated in cold blood the sanctity of the heart"
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what's the difference between H's sin & D's
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D's was passion and H's was principle and purpose
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why does D decide to flee with H
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he won't have to leave alone; she'll be with him
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what day are they leaving? and why?
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4th because D wants to preach the elector's sermon and leave on a good note
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what 2 things did H do to prove freedom
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took off her letter and cap
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what unusual thing happened
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the sun shone upon them
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why do you think Pearl approached slowly
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when H disregarded the letter it symbolized 2 things to P (1) H is disregarding the truth(2) rejecting P
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when H put the letter back on what else did she put back on
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her cap
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what is a metaphor describing P
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living hieroglyphics
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why did H feel estranged from P
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because H felt like P had wandered away because she was jealous she had to share her mom's love
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what was P's reaction to H's scolding
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P pitched a fit
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why was P acting thus
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because the scarlet letter was missing
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what did H have to do to get P to come to her
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go to the brook and put the scarlet letter on
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according to P how can D prove his love
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walk with them hand in hand in town
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what happened when D tried to kiss P's forehead
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P ran to the brook and washed it off
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why did P wash it off?
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it was her way of saying you reject us publicly so i'll reject u privately
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what sentence shows how confused D is
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minister in a maze
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how were H and D going to leave
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by boat
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why was D glad they were leaving the 4th day and not the 3rd
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so he could leave on a good noted so could preach the Election Sermon
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what does H learn
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C's going with them on the boat
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explain C in the last paragraph
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C gives a smirk almost like he's plotting something
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D is now stronger and straighter in his "gait" than he'd been in many yrs why |
because Heaven knew he'd confess
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what did H feel as she saw D
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asked herself if this was the same man from the forest
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P asked H if D was the same minister that had kissed her by the brook why did God not allow P to know for sure
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because she would've gone to him which would reveal their connection which would stop open confession
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in your words what was the msg the seaman gave to pearl C is going on the ship with D and H could stay with pearl
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C is going on the ship with D and H could stay with pearl |
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the audience seemed to_____ D
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idolize
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during this hawthorn turns our attention to H and the scaffold why
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so you don't get caught up in D being exalted that you don't forget his guilt
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D is back to his feeble self why the extreme contrast in such short time
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since Heaven knew D would confess it only gave him the strength to preach
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once D reached the scaffold and asked H and P to come to him what was C and P's response
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P let him kiss her forehead and C tried to hold him back
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what did D mean by "thy power is not what it was !With God's help I shallesscape thee!"
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once i confess you won't have any power over me
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all 4 main characters are now on the scaffold the first 3 r obvious but why is C there
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because of his secret din of vengeance
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according to C wheres the only place D could escape hime and why
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the scaffold because he could cold openly confess
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D told H his plan was better than the one in the forest why didn't she think so
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she wasn't sure she'd be in heaven with him
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what was D's last act of penance
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he told C may God forgive thee
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why was the evil spell on pearl broken when D asked her to kiss him and she allowed him
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all sin was openly confessed
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why does the reader assume H isn't as sure of heaven as D
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she asked him " shall we meet again look into heaven what do you see?"
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what did God mercifully of according to D
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He put torture o his chest and had C keep the torture red hot
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what is the paradox
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triumphant ignominy |
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what was one of the 4 theories for the mark on D's chest |
the active tooth of remorseknawing from the inmost heart outwardly |
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how had the cowhat was final morale given during D's confession |
"be true be true..." don't be a hypocrite
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what resulted from C's unfulfilled vengeance
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he died
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who was the author and when was he born
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nathaniel hawthorne july 4th, 1804
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when was it published
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1850
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whats the climax
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H,D,P, on the scaffold
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what is the conflict
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man vs himself
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whats the theme
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sin will manifest in some form
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whats the tone
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hawthorn disapproves of Puritan sociaty
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whats the style
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difficulty w reality mirror images placing non fictional and fictional characters together romantic elements
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whats the POV
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3rd person |
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