Others state Hawthorne was commenting on the laws of the Puritan communities. ... She (almost involuntarily) becomes a counselor for other women in the Puritan community. ... As Dimmesdale is walking along in the procession after he has given his election sermon he stops at Hester and Pearl and bids them come stand with him. ... He needs her by his side to face the Puritan community and God himself when he confesses openly of their shared sin. ... The Scarlet Letter was brilliantly written, and without knowing it Hawthorne is still influencing writers to this day. ...

• Word Count: 3565
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

One day as he is exploring the vacant second story of the erection he discovers a red and gold piece of fabric in the shape of the letter "A." ... One day while the minister is sleeping, Chillingworth discovers a mark on the minister's breast, the details of which are hidden from the reader, which confirms his suspicions: Dimmesdale is indeed Hester's lover. ...

• Word Count: 3653
• Approx Pages: 15
• 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