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The document provides vocabulary definitions and summarizes a chapter from The Scarlet Letter. It defines terms like physiognomies, indubitably, and antinomian. It then summarizes that Pearl is a symbol for what Hester gave up for her adultery, references a Bible verse. It notes that by embroidering the "A" finely, Hester takes control of her own punishment. The document also provides descriptions of events in the chapter, including the Puritan observation of Hester Prynne's punishment and her proceeding to the center of town with the scarlet letter.

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CH2 SL

The document provides vocabulary definitions and summarizes a chapter from The Scarlet Letter. It defines terms like physiognomies, indubitably, and antinomian. It then summarizes that Pearl is a symbol for what Hester gave up for her adultery, references a Bible verse. It notes that by embroidering the "A" finely, Hester takes control of her own punishment. The document also provides descriptions of events in the chapter, including the Puritan observation of Hester Prynne's punishment and her proceeding to the center of town with the scarlet letter.

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doctrines.

Physiognomies (noun)- A person's facial features or expression, esp. when regarded as indicative of character or ethnic origin. Indubitably (adjective)- too evident to be doubted: unquestionable. Antinomian (noun)- one who rejects a socially established morality. Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory Heterodox (adjective)- holding unorthodox opinions or Malefactress(noun)-a criminal; wrongdoer
Pearl, Hesters daughter, is a symbol of all that Hester gave up when she committed adultery and gave up her place in Puritan society. Pearl is a "pearl of great price," a reference to Jesus proverb in the Gospel of Matthew: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it." By embroidering the A so finely and ornately, Hester takes control of her own punishment. She owns it. Though the letter causes Hester to live a lonely life of banishment and ostracization, it seems almost immediately to become a symbol for something far nobler than adultery.

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Events We get a description of the solemn way. Puritans observe any act of punishment, from the execution of a hardened criminal to a childs whipping. Imagine a public whipping for disobeying your parents. The townspeople are gathered to observe Hester Prynnes punishment. Hester has sewn her own letter A onto her chest and, it was very pretty. The townspeople think that shes mocking them and mocking her -HESTER PRYNNE The protagonist of the novel, Hester is married to ROGER punishment. CHILLINGWORTH and has an affair with ARTHUR DIMMESDALE. The affair produces a daughter, PEARL. Hester proceeds to -PEARL The illegitimate daughter of HESTER PRYNNE and ARTHUR DIMMESDALE. center of town, Pearl serves as a symbol of her mothers shame and triumph. Like the Scarlet where she is Letter, Pearl is the public consequence of Hesters very private sin. Yet also like placed the scarlet letter, Pearl becomes Hesters source of strength. Pearl defines Hesters identity and purpose and gives Hester a companion to love. in the

Chapter 2: The Market Place

-ARTHUR DIMMESDALE A well respected Boston reverend who has an affair withHESTER PRYNNE and is the secret father of PEARL. Shy, retiring, and well loved and respected by his public, Dimmesdale is too frightened and selfish to reveal his sin and bear the burden of punishment with Hester. Yet at the same time, Dimmesdale secretly punishes himself for his sin by fasting and whipping himself. GOVERNOR BELLINGHAM The governor of Boston and the brother of MISTRESS HIBBINS.

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