The Scarlet Letter By: Nathaniel Hawthorne (pg. 79-101)
THE GOVERNOR'S HALL
The edifice of the governor was so beautiful it made Pearl want to dance. When Hester and Pearl knocked on the door they were told the Governor couldn't see them right then but Hester insisted on entering anyway. Not only did Hester have gloves to deliver to the Governor but she wished to speak to the governor about what she had heard that some in the community wished to take little Pearl away from her.
The edifice of the governor was so beautiful it made Pearl want to dance. When Hester and Pearl knocked on the door they were told the Governor couldn't see them right then but Hester insisted on entering anyway. Not only did Hester have gloves to deliver to the Governor but she wished to speak to the governor about what she had heard that some in the community wished to take little Pearl away from her.
THE ELF CHILD AND THE MINISTER
They are looking out the window at the governor's garden when he comes down the stairs with his guests. Several of the magistrates are with him including clergyman Mr. Dimmesdale. When the topic arrives at the discussion of the child Hester makes her plea that the child is God's gift to her and also a torture as a constant reminder of her sin and they should not take Pearl from her. When the Governor doesn't hear the words of this poor sinner Hester pleas with Mr. Dimmesdale to defend her. Mr. Dimmesdale does so and mostly repeats Hester's argument and after such they all agree the child must stay with her mother but also attend church and meetings.
THE LEECH
This section talks of Roger Chillingworth, who was previously introduced as Hester's husband. This man of knowledge and medicine has now made a name for himself as a God sent man of medicine to heal the town and treat sickness. When the clergyman Mr. Dimmesdale falls ill Chillingworth is called to treat him. Chillingworth begins to live with the clergyman and insists on knowing him inside and out in order to treat him. A friendship bonds and Chillingworth hopes Dimmesdale will spill his deepest secret.
Hester's Husband taking a liking to the unknown father of the infant is very peculiar. Chillingworth all along had been searching for the man that sinned with his wife and had managed to keep his purposes hidden. If I was Chillingworth an I suspected Dimmesdale I don't see that I could be friends with such an enemy.
They are looking out the window at the governor's garden when he comes down the stairs with his guests. Several of the magistrates are with him including clergyman Mr. Dimmesdale. When the topic arrives at the discussion of the child Hester makes her plea that the child is God's gift to her and also a torture as a constant reminder of her sin and they should not take Pearl from her. When the Governor doesn't hear the words of this poor sinner Hester pleas with Mr. Dimmesdale to defend her. Mr. Dimmesdale does so and mostly repeats Hester's argument and after such they all agree the child must stay with her mother but also attend church and meetings.
THE LEECH
This section talks of Roger Chillingworth, who was previously introduced as Hester's husband. This man of knowledge and medicine has now made a name for himself as a God sent man of medicine to heal the town and treat sickness. When the clergyman Mr. Dimmesdale falls ill Chillingworth is called to treat him. Chillingworth begins to live with the clergyman and insists on knowing him inside and out in order to treat him. A friendship bonds and Chillingworth hopes Dimmesdale will spill his deepest secret.
Hester's Husband taking a liking to the unknown father of the infant is very peculiar. Chillingworth all along had been searching for the man that sinned with his wife and had managed to keep his purposes hidden. If I was Chillingworth an I suspected Dimmesdale I don't see that I could be friends with such an enemy.
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