THE SCARLET LETTER NATHANIEL HATHORNE

SCAFFOLD #1 Hester emerges from the prison with baby Pearl Hester spots her husband from the scaffold Rodger Chillingworth creates a new identity Hester is sentenced: 3 hours on scaffold Lifetime with the letter, “A” Judgment Governor Bellingham Reverend Wilson -> gives a sermon on sin Reverend Dimmesdale -> demands to know father; even though he is the father

WHAT YOU MISS… Rodger Chillingworth becomes town’s physician; respected Hester’s promise Months later… Hester is released & lives in cottage at end of town Outcast who support self through needlework Pearl: One’s consolation Moody, passionate, defiant, and mischievous Fascinated with “A” and questions her origins

CONT.’ Hester is questioned by Bellingham, Wilson, Dimms., and Chillingworth Keep Pearl? Pearl’s religious knowledge Dimms. grows ill (Guilt) Chill. Lives with Dimms. Questions Dimm. (behavior & illness) Chillingworth plays mind games with Dimms. Sees visions Powerful lectures on sin Tortures himself physically *Holds a vigil on the scaffold where Hester suffered her sins

SCAFFOLD #2 Dimmesdale hold vigil on scaffold Overpowering guilt Stand with Hester and Pearl on scaffold Meteor in sky “A” for adultery “A” for angel Chillingworth brings Dimmesdale home (sleepwalking)

WHAT YOU MISS… 7 years pass Less of an outcast! Questions her role & Pearl Hester wishes to tell Dimms. of Chill. identity Chill. certain of love between Dimms. & Hester Anger & revenge grow Pearl shows strange tendencies (A of grass)

CONT.’ Later in the forest….Hester tell Dimms. of Chills. true identity Dimms. will free himself of Chill. Plan to Europe! Strips herself of the, “A” Pearls fascination with the “A” Doesn’t accept Dimms. Return to town Dimms. with a new outlook on humanity Hester finds out Chill. will also be on the boat to Europe! *Dimmesdale rushes to scaffold to deliver a sermon