Scarlet Letter Chapters 1-5 Flashcards
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What object in Chapter 1 sets the tone of severity and punishment?
The heavy wooden prison door
What mood does Hawthorne establish in Chapter 1?
Dark
What natural symbol grows beside the prison door offering hope?
A wild rosebush
What does the rosebush contrast with in the Puritan setting?
The grimness of punishment and judgment
Who emerges from the prison holding her infant in Chapter 2?
Hester Prynne
What is the name of Hester’s three-month-old child?
Pearl
What letter is worn by Hester and embroidered beautifully?
The scarlet letter “A”
To whom is Hester compared with irony in Chapter 2?
The Virgin Mary
How are the Puritan women depicted in Chapter 2?
Harsh
Why do the Puritan women criticize Hester’s punishment?
They believe it is too lenient
Where is Hester forced to stand as part of her punishment?
The scaffold
How does the scaffold ironically elevate Hester?
It places her morally above the crowd
Why was Hester spared the death penalty?
Her husband was presumed dead
Who appears in the crowd that shocks Hester?
Roger Chillingworth
Why does Hester believe she can’t flee Boston?
She chooses to face her punishment openly
Who urges Dimmesdale to convince Hester to reveal her lover?
Reverend John Wilson
How does Hester respond to Dimmesdale’s appeal?
She refuses to name Pearl’s father
What does Dimmesdale’s reluctance reveal about him?
His hidden guilt
How is Chillingworth’s appearance described when he first arrives?
Odd
What skill does Chillingworth use to care for Pearl in jail?
Herbal medicine and medical knowledge
What does Chillingworth demand of Hester after revealing his identity?
Swear not to reveal he is her husband
What is Chillingworth’s main motivation after learning of Hester’s affair?
Revenge against Pearl’s father
How is Hester’s decision to stay in Boston significant?
Shows courage and endurance
Where does Hester live after prison?
In isolation on the edge of town
What profession does Hester take up after prison?
Seamstress
How does Hester’s embroidery affect her relationship with the town?
Makes her work valued despite social ostracism
What skill allows Hester to perceive others’ hidden guilt?
Insight into secret sins
What does the scaffold symbolize throughout the novel?
Public shame and moral confrontation
What does the rosebush symbolize in contrast to the prison?
Hope and compassion
Which character is obsessed with discovering and punishing Pearl’s father?
Roger Chillingworth
Who speaks eloquently to Hester on the scaffold but does not know her secret?
Arthur Dimmesdale
What is Pearl often described as symbolically?
A living embodiment of Hester’s sin and strength
How does the Puritan crowd initially react to Hester on the scaffold?
With hostility and judgment
What role does the scarlet letter come to have over time?
Symbol of endurance and eventually respect
How does Hester internally view her sin versus public perception?
She questions her guilt while wearing the letter outwardly
What lesson does Hester learn from observing the town?
Everyone has hidden sins
Which character’s heart is described as cold and unforgiving?
Roger Chillingworth
How does Chillingworth’s knowledge of medicine connect him to nature?
He learned herbal remedies from Native Americans
What day coincides with Dimmesdale’s public confession and death?
Election Day
What is Hester’s attitude toward the town’s judgment over time?
Quiet endurance and acceptance