The Scarlet Letter Analysis?

Kyle

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I'm supposed to read this book but It confuses me every time. Maybe someone could help me with this worksheet? =D It's from an online school and due soon, so I can't really talk much with my teacher about it.
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The following questions (1 per chapter) will help guide you through the novel and will prepare you for your test on the novel. Provide brief answers supported by a quote from the novel. The assignment is due in Unit 4. Don't hesitate to contact me with questions about the book. :-)


Chapter 1-What two structures are present in this chapter and what do they indicate about Puritan society?

Chapter 2-What information do we get about Hester as she recalls her past while standing on the scaffold?

Chapter 3-Who is the stranger in the crowd? How do you know his identity?

Chapter 4-What promise does Heste make to Chillingworth and why do you think he asks this of her?

Chapter 5- What reason does Hester give the magistrates for decision to remain in Boston and what other reason do you think she might have?

Chapter 6- Describe Pearl.

Chapter 7- What two reasons does Hester have for going to the mansion of Gov. Bellingham?

Chapter 8-What changes does Hester notice in Chillingworth?

Chapter 9- Wht is the relationshop between Dimmesdale and Chillingworth?

Chapter 10-What do you think Chillingworth discovers at the end of this chapter?

Chapter 11-Describe Dimmesdale's inner struggle.

Chapter 12- Why does Dimmesdale go to the scaffold at midnight?

Chapter 13-What does Hester decide she must do regarding Dimmesdale?

Chapter 14- What does Hester ask of Chillingworth?

Chapter 15- Discuss the use of sunlight in this chapter.

Chapter 16- What solution the their problem does Hester offer Dimmesdale?

Chapter 17- How does Hester change in this chapter?

Chapter 18- Why does Pearl refuse to cross the brook?

Chapter 19- What question does Pearl ask Hester relating to Dimmesdale?

Chapter 20- In your opinion, what sin has Dimmesdale committed?

Chapter 21- What news does the ship's captain give Hester?

Chapter 22- Describe the conversation between Hester and Mistress Hibbens.

Chapter 23- Why does Dimmesdale go up on the scaffold for a second time?

Chapter 24- What happened to Dimmesdale, Hester, Chillingworth and Pearl?
 
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