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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
The Custom-House: Introductory
Chapters 1–2
Chapters 3–4
Chapters 5–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–10
Chapters 11–12
Chapters 13–14
Chapters 15–16
Chapters 17–18
Chapters 19–20
Chapters 21–22
Chapters 23–24
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Hester Prynne
Roger Chillingworth
Arthur Dimmesdale
Pearl
Governor Bellingham
Mistress Hibbins
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Hester Prynne a feminist?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Female Independence
Guilt
Nature vs. Society
Empathy
Quotes By Section
The Custom-House
Chs. 1 – 2
Chs. 3 – 4
Chs. 5 – 6
Chs. 7 – 8
Chs. 9 – 10
Chs. 11-12
Chs. 13 – 14
Chs. 15 – 16
Chs. 17 – 18
Chs. 19 – 20
Chs. 21 – 22
Chs. 23 – 24
Quotes By Character
Hester Prynne
Arthur Dimmesdale
Roger Chillingworth
Pearl
Governor Bellingham
Further Study
Context
Anne Hutchinson and Hester Prynne
Hawthorne and the Historical Romance
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
The Custom-House: Introductory
Chapters 3-4
Chapters 5-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-10
Chapters 11-12
Character List
Chapters 1-2
Chapters 13-14
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 15-16
Chapters 17-18
Chapters 19-20
Chapters 21-22
Chapters 23-24
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapters 17-18 Quiz
Chapters 17-18 Quiz
1
of 5
What is Dimmesdale’s initial reaction to the news that Chillingworth is Hester’s husband?
He is angry and blames Hester for his torment.
He is relieved to finally understand Chillingworth’s fixation with him.
He is confused because he thought her husband was dead.
He is afraid that Chillingworth will now try to kill him.
2
of 5
What is Hester’s plan for escaping the town?
Run away to Rhode Island
Run away to Europe
Join a distant Native American tribe
Flee to Boston
3
of 5
Why does Dimmesdale forgive Hester for hiding Chillingworth’s identity?
He realizes that as a woman, she is weak.
He knows it is his fate to suffer.
He realizes that Chillingworth is more to blame than they are.
He can’t stand to see Hester upset.
4
of 5
How does Dimmesdale react to the suggestion that he escape with Hester and Pearl?
He is terrified at being caught.
He is energized by the idea.
He is saddened at the thought of leaving his church.
He feels contempt for Hester for suggesting it.
5
of 5
What did Pearl do while Hester talked with Dimmesdale?
Decorated herself with flowers
Talked with Mistress Hibbins
Hid
Played with a rabbit
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NO FEAR
No Fear The Scarlet Letter
CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Hester Prynne: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Is Hester Prynne a feminist?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
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