Chapter 1
Setting: The setting of this chapter is outside a prison door, with a big group of people standing outside it waiting.
Significant Events: This chapter doesn't have any significant events, it mainly is about the big mob of people waiting for Hester and the scene around them, in pretty exact details.
Characterization: They didn't really announce any characters yet. It just described the people there that were waiting. He described them as bearded men, also some women were there.
Conflict: There is no set conflict in this chapter. Just everyone being anxious for Hester to come out.
Symbols: A symbol in this chapter would have to be the rosebush in front of the prison door. The narrator refers to it as a reminder of Nature's kindness to the condemned and that it will offer a "Sweet moral blossom."
Tone: The narrator made everything seem so dark and sad, and made everything seem gloomy.
Mysteries: Some unanswered questions would be whats going to happen next? How will the crowd react?
The Rosebush: "It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some sweet moral blossom that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close of a tale of humans frailty and sorrow." To me this quote is describing what the rosebush can do to a person. It can be a sweet blossom to fantasize others, or relieve humans sorrow.
Significant Events: This chapter doesn't have any significant events, it mainly is about the big mob of people waiting for Hester and the scene around them, in pretty exact details.
Characterization: They didn't really announce any characters yet. It just described the people there that were waiting. He described them as bearded men, also some women were there.
Conflict: There is no set conflict in this chapter. Just everyone being anxious for Hester to come out.
Symbols: A symbol in this chapter would have to be the rosebush in front of the prison door. The narrator refers to it as a reminder of Nature's kindness to the condemned and that it will offer a "Sweet moral blossom."
Tone: The narrator made everything seem so dark and sad, and made everything seem gloomy.
Mysteries: Some unanswered questions would be whats going to happen next? How will the crowd react?
The Rosebush: "It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some sweet moral blossom that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close of a tale of humans frailty and sorrow." To me this quote is describing what the rosebush can do to a person. It can be a sweet blossom to fantasize others, or relieve humans sorrow.
Chapter 2
Setting: The setting for this chapter was outside the prison door when Hester comes out with her baby and also the scaffold, where she has to stand in front of everybody.
Significant Events: In this chapter, there are a couple significant events. There is when Hester comes out of the jail, and many people are staring at her and judging her. Also, she has to stand on the scaffold as part of her punishment, as people talk badly of her and point. Hester also has to wear a red A on her as part of her punishment too.
Characterization: Hester realizes the sin she has done and is now dealing with her punishments. She is ashamed of what she has done and thinks that the scarlet letter is part of her.
Conflict: Conflicts in this chapter would be the town talking bad of Hester and how she has to go through it physically and mentally.
Tone: This chapter didn't have a happy tone at all. It was sort of dull and sad. Also, it made me feel bad for Hester and everything she has to go through.
Mysteries: The mystery of this chapter would have to be who is Pearls father? Is he ever going to come out and tell everyone?
Scarlet Letter: "Ah, but," interposed, more softly, a young wife holding a child by the hand, "let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart." This part of the chapter is talking about the scarlet letter. It says that she can do whatever she wants to hide it, but it will always be a part of her, and isn't going to be forgotten. Meaning it's always gonna stick with her.
Significant Events: In this chapter, there are a couple significant events. There is when Hester comes out of the jail, and many people are staring at her and judging her. Also, she has to stand on the scaffold as part of her punishment, as people talk badly of her and point. Hester also has to wear a red A on her as part of her punishment too.
Characterization: Hester realizes the sin she has done and is now dealing with her punishments. She is ashamed of what she has done and thinks that the scarlet letter is part of her.
Conflict: Conflicts in this chapter would be the town talking bad of Hester and how she has to go through it physically and mentally.
Tone: This chapter didn't have a happy tone at all. It was sort of dull and sad. Also, it made me feel bad for Hester and everything she has to go through.
Mysteries: The mystery of this chapter would have to be who is Pearls father? Is he ever going to come out and tell everyone?
Scarlet Letter: "Ah, but," interposed, more softly, a young wife holding a child by the hand, "let her cover the mark as she will, the pang of it will be always in her heart." This part of the chapter is talking about the scarlet letter. It says that she can do whatever she wants to hide it, but it will always be a part of her, and isn't going to be forgotten. Meaning it's always gonna stick with her.
Chapter 3
Setting: The whole chapter the setting was basically on the scaffold, in front of the many people in the town.
Significant events: In this chapter, Hester is sentenced to stand on the scaffold. While she is on the scaffold she spots her husband. He convinces her not to give away his identity. She also doesn't confess who the baby daddy is which leads to more punishments for her. Also in this chapter she is forced to wear a red A on her chest.
Characterization: Hester shows her loyal and trustworthy side in this chapter. Many people try to convince her to tell who the father of Pearl is but she stands by her word and doesn't tell.
Conflict: Conflicts in this chapter would be Hester's punishments, Hester not coming out and telling who the father of Pearl is, and the fact that her husband is now in town.
Symbols: A symbol in this chapter would be the scarlet letter that is embroidered on her chest. The letter on her chest is a red A that represents Adultery This is one of Hester's punishments and many judge and look down on her because of it.
Tone: There are a couple different tones. There is a pressuring tone from when the group of men try to get information out of Hester. Also curiosity from Hester when she sees her husband. Overall, the tone I got out of this chapter was intensity.
Mysteries: Who is the husband? Is he the father of Pearl? Who's the father of Pearl?
SPEAK: "Speak, woman!" said another voice, coldly and sternly, proceeding from the crowd about the scaffold. "Speak; and give your child a father!" This is the part when everyone is pressuring Hester into telling who the father of Pearl is. Hester doesn't cave in, and keeps it a secret. This shows Hester's character trait and also represents the chapter pretty well.
Significant events: In this chapter, Hester is sentenced to stand on the scaffold. While she is on the scaffold she spots her husband. He convinces her not to give away his identity. She also doesn't confess who the baby daddy is which leads to more punishments for her. Also in this chapter she is forced to wear a red A on her chest.
Characterization: Hester shows her loyal and trustworthy side in this chapter. Many people try to convince her to tell who the father of Pearl is but she stands by her word and doesn't tell.
Conflict: Conflicts in this chapter would be Hester's punishments, Hester not coming out and telling who the father of Pearl is, and the fact that her husband is now in town.
Symbols: A symbol in this chapter would be the scarlet letter that is embroidered on her chest. The letter on her chest is a red A that represents Adultery This is one of Hester's punishments and many judge and look down on her because of it.
Tone: There are a couple different tones. There is a pressuring tone from when the group of men try to get information out of Hester. Also curiosity from Hester when she sees her husband. Overall, the tone I got out of this chapter was intensity.
Mysteries: Who is the husband? Is he the father of Pearl? Who's the father of Pearl?
SPEAK: "Speak, woman!" said another voice, coldly and sternly, proceeding from the crowd about the scaffold. "Speak; and give your child a father!" This is the part when everyone is pressuring Hester into telling who the father of Pearl is. Hester doesn't cave in, and keeps it a secret. This shows Hester's character trait and also represents the chapter pretty well.
Chapter 4
Setting: This chapter took place in the prison, where Hester is staying.
Significant Events: In this chapter, Hester and Chillingworth come face to face for the first time in the book. Chillingworth says he's a doctor and can help Hester. He offers her a cup of medicine, but refuses to drink it because she thinks its a trick. Chillingworth tries to get her to say who the father, giving us a sign that he wants to have revenge on the baby daddy.
Characterization: Hester is really distracted in this chapter. She is all caught up on Chillingworth and what he's gonna do. Chillingworth in this chapter has his mind set on finding out who the father is.
Conflict: The conflict in this chapter is between Hester and Chillingworth. They both don't really trust each other. Hester also worries what Chillingworth is gonna do.
Symbols: There was no real symbols that I saw. If I had to say there was one, was when Chillingworth offered her that cup of medicine and she didn't take it. This signified that Hester doesn't really have trust for Chillingworth.
Tone: The tone of this chapter was probably tricky and defensive. Defensive in the way that Hester is protecting herself, the author made me sense protectiveness and defensiveness from Hester to Chillingworth. This also had a tricky mood because of Chillingworth's attitude.
Mysteries: What does Chillingworth have in mind to take action? What was in that cup of "medicine"?
Revealing the Father?: "Thou wilt not reveal his name? Not the less he is mine," resumed he, with a look of confidence, as if destiny were at one with him. In this passage, Chillingworth is basically saying you wont tell me? fine consider it a challenge. He is basically being cocky saying he is gonna find him either way.
Significant Events: In this chapter, Hester and Chillingworth come face to face for the first time in the book. Chillingworth says he's a doctor and can help Hester. He offers her a cup of medicine, but refuses to drink it because she thinks its a trick. Chillingworth tries to get her to say who the father, giving us a sign that he wants to have revenge on the baby daddy.
Characterization: Hester is really distracted in this chapter. She is all caught up on Chillingworth and what he's gonna do. Chillingworth in this chapter has his mind set on finding out who the father is.
Conflict: The conflict in this chapter is between Hester and Chillingworth. They both don't really trust each other. Hester also worries what Chillingworth is gonna do.
Symbols: There was no real symbols that I saw. If I had to say there was one, was when Chillingworth offered her that cup of medicine and she didn't take it. This signified that Hester doesn't really have trust for Chillingworth.
Tone: The tone of this chapter was probably tricky and defensive. Defensive in the way that Hester is protecting herself, the author made me sense protectiveness and defensiveness from Hester to Chillingworth. This also had a tricky mood because of Chillingworth's attitude.
Mysteries: What does Chillingworth have in mind to take action? What was in that cup of "medicine"?
Revealing the Father?: "Thou wilt not reveal his name? Not the less he is mine," resumed he, with a look of confidence, as if destiny were at one with him. In this passage, Chillingworth is basically saying you wont tell me? fine consider it a challenge. He is basically being cocky saying he is gonna find him either way.
Chapter 5
Setting: The setting of this chapter is in the town of Boston.
Significant Events: In this chapter Hester is released from prison. Her and Pearl move to a cabin at the edge of town. Hester is still constantly being judged and isolated from the town. She devotes most of her time to her talent in needlework and charity. She still continues to do charity even though they insult her constantly.
Characterization: Hester in this chapter is starting to redeem herself. She knows she has sinned, and accepts that fact that she is being punished for it. Hester is helping others and putting herself out there and being more puritan lady like.
Conflict: The conflict in this chapter is pretty much in Hester's head. She has to deal with all the insults from people, being isolated, and being known for what she has done. (bad rep.)
Symbols: There were no real new symbols in this chapter, but the scarlet letter was still one of them.
Tone: The tone in this chapter was kind of refreshing. Hester is trying to start new, and trying to move on with her life. It's also rude because the town still talks about her meanly, and judges harshly.
Mysteries: Is the town ever gonna move on? There is still that mystery who the baby daddy is.
Say what?: "I have greatly wronged thee," murmured Hester. "We have wronged each other, answered he. In this quote Hester is talking to Chillingworth. They are both admitting that they betrayed one another. Hester had an affair with someone else, and he pretty much left her. They basically say sorry.
Significant Events: In this chapter Hester is released from prison. Her and Pearl move to a cabin at the edge of town. Hester is still constantly being judged and isolated from the town. She devotes most of her time to her talent in needlework and charity. She still continues to do charity even though they insult her constantly.
Characterization: Hester in this chapter is starting to redeem herself. She knows she has sinned, and accepts that fact that she is being punished for it. Hester is helping others and putting herself out there and being more puritan lady like.
Conflict: The conflict in this chapter is pretty much in Hester's head. She has to deal with all the insults from people, being isolated, and being known for what she has done. (bad rep.)
Symbols: There were no real new symbols in this chapter, but the scarlet letter was still one of them.
Tone: The tone in this chapter was kind of refreshing. Hester is trying to start new, and trying to move on with her life. It's also rude because the town still talks about her meanly, and judges harshly.
Mysteries: Is the town ever gonna move on? There is still that mystery who the baby daddy is.
Say what?: "I have greatly wronged thee," murmured Hester. "We have wronged each other, answered he. In this quote Hester is talking to Chillingworth. They are both admitting that they betrayed one another. Hester had an affair with someone else, and he pretty much left her. They basically say sorry.