What general symbol has Hester become? | A women’s weakness and sinful passion |
2 reasons why Hester does not leave the colony? | She sinned there, there is some she feels connected too, and cannot leave that person behind |
Describe Hester’s home? | Lives on a cottage on the outskirts in boston |
What talent did Hester use to support herself and Pearl? | Making garments |
What garments is Hester not allowed to sew? | wedding garments |
What type of dress did Hester and Pearl wear? | Hester’s wore a simple and dull garment, and Pearl wore a fine garment. |
Hester shows charitable nature how? | making garments for the poor and makes garments for wealthy families. |
How did the poor, (a) the ladies of Boston, (b) the clergy, and (c) the children treat Hester? | A. Ladies want her garments but don’t speak too her or look at her. B. Preach about her sin whenever they see her. C. Call her names. |
What special knowledge does Hester feel the Scarlet Letter gives her? | allows her too see the other sins others are hiding |
The Scarlet Letter Chapter 5
April 17, 2020