His novel is one of few to tell of the true Puritan lifestyle. ... They decide to run away together on a ship on election day. On election day, Hester discovers that Chillingworth booked a ticket for the same boat that she and Dimmesdale was going to take. Dimmesdale delivers his election day sermon, one of his best sermons ever spoken, and walks up to the scaffold with Hester and Pearl to reveal his sin to all his congregation. ... It symbolizes Judgment Day and repentance. ...

• Word Count: 2338
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

Their discussion between the two of Dimmesdale confessing to his crime on the Election Day and running away together was unexpected. ... Through reading this book I gained insight into the world of condemned people living in the Puritan world of early America. ...

• Word Count: 1043
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

After the two speak about the predicament and decide to leave for England, Dimmesdale is so relieved that he might be able to escape his sin that he thinks five evil thoughts, which for the puritans is as bad as sinning itself. ... When Dimmesdale finishes his Election Day sermon, he walks up onto the scaffold with Hester and Pearl and confesses everything to the people around him. ...

• Word Count: 897
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Chapter One: The Prison Door Summary A large crowd of Puritans stands outside of the prison, waiting for the door to open. ... Chapter Four: The Interview Summary After Hester returns to her prison cell, she remains agitated by the day's events. ... Having been scorned by the Puritans all her young life, Pearl is positively wrathful when other children approach her, going so far as to throw stones and scream at them. ... Hester is unable to answer her question and remains silent, thinking about the fact that some Puritans think Pearl is the child of a demon. ...

• Word Count: 5572
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: High School