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6 Cards in this Set
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What is suspicious about Dimmsdale’s position in his debate with Chillingworth about sin? |
He is defending his own side without anyone realizing it. |
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How do the black flowers initiate a discussion on hidden sins? |
Chillingsworth says they grew out of the heart of a dead man who had taken a hideous secret with him to his grave. |
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How does Dimmsdale’s rationale for the confessing a hidden sin support he doctrine of salvation by works rather than salvation by faith? |
Dimmesdale feels that by not confessing his sins and by continuing to do his work, he will earn his salvation. If he confesses, he will not be able to be a preacher. |
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What metaphors does Hawthorne establish for Chillingworth’s probe? How do they further define Chillingworth’s character? |
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What does Chillingworth do while Dimmesdale sleeps, and what does his action symbolize? |
He pushes aside Dimmesdale's robes, revealing something on his chest, which causes Dimmesdale to shudder in his sleep. This shows us (and Chillingsworth) his true guilt. |
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What do you suppose is the specific secret that Chillingworth discovers? |
Chillingsworth has discovered something on Dimmesdale's chest that makes him realize that Dimmesdale is the father of baby Pearl. |
