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What two purposes does Hester have for visiting the Governor's mansion?

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Pearl, now seven, begins to display th equality of intuition. Give a few examples.

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What inner changes in Chillingworth's character are made evident to Hester from his outward appearance? In what sense ha she undertaken the devil's office?

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How has the attitude of the townspeople toward Hester changed during the seven years since her "crime" was committed? Why has this change occurred?

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How does Chillingworth respond to Hester's plea that he change his course of action?

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What questions does Pearl keep asking? Why does Hester reply as she does?

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What guess would you make about the sight that made Chillingworth throw up his hands and stamp with joy?

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How is Chapter 11 significant to the theme of the novel?

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Judging from the conversations of the Puritan women, what are their conceptions about sin,morality, and punishment?

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What suggestion does Hawthorne make with the rosebush?

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What hints do you get in Chapter2 about the nature of Hester's crime?

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Describe Hester Prynne?

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Briefly relate the first description of the "stranger in the crowd."

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We know thatChillingworth is an assumed name. What connotations does the name itself have? How is his behavior during the visit to Hester consistent with these connotations?

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What is the usual punishment for Hester's crime?

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According to Hawthorne, what are the first two places allotted for in any new community?

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What important question related to Hester's crime is still unanswered?

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Hawthorne repeatedly uses the words "imp" and "elf"to describe Pearl. In what ways are these words appropriate regarding her character and behavior?

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Hester's needlework was done for many in the community, but not for a certain group. Who was she not asked to work for, and why?

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How does Hester see her position in the town after the discovery of her crime?

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What is symbolic about the name "Pearl"?

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How does Pearl's life differ from those of the other children in town?

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What attitude do you have toward Puritan society after reading the first three chapters?

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What is Chillingworth's real purpose for the visit?

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