Chapter 19-21
What does Pearl do after Dimmesdale kisses her? Why do you think she does this?
She runs to the brook and tries to rub off his kiss Pearl is jealous that Dimmesdale is by her mothers side and she's never had male affection
What have Hester and Dimmesdale decided to do about their situation?
To go to Europe (it offers more anonymity and a better environment for Dims health)
What does Hester tell Pearl about Dimmesdale?
he loves both of them they are going to have their own house together one day
What does Dimmesdale do that evening and all through the night?
he starts to write the sermon that he will give in 3 days at election day
What does Pearl ask Hester about Dimmesdale?
if he'll hold their hands in public
Describe Election Day and how is it celebrated?
it is a religious and civil holiday it happens yearly celebration of re-election or new election of governor (they dress in extravagant clothes, they have parades and go crazy)
Who is starting and smiling at her ominously?
Chillingworth
What does Dimmesdale tell Chillingworth when he gets back home?
Dim says has no more need of Chill or his medications
What does Mistress Hibbing tell Dimmesdale?
Next time he goes to see the devil in the forest she will accompany him
Describe Pearl's actions upon returning to her mother?
Pearl kisses Hester as well as the Scarlet Letter
What does Pearl want Hester to do before she comes back to her?
Pearl wants Hester to pin the scarlet letter back on and put her hair up
As Dimmesdale walks back through town, who does he encounter? What does Dimmesdale do or get the urge to do to each person? Why do you think Dimmesdale feels this way? Explain.
oldest female member of the church Dimmesdale gets the urge to utter blasphemous (against God) statements elderly women- looking for spiritual comfort, he basically tells her not to believe he ignores a young women he feels like this because he has held a secret for so long children- he has an urge to teach them bad words and bad things -he sees a light at the end of the tunnel, he finally is free and wants to be with hester and pearl so he rebels
What news does Hester receive just before the procession starts?
sailor who has booked the 3 to go to Europe, now tells them that Chillingworth is also joining them on their trip to Europe (they "need" a doctor)
Why does Pearl hesitate to return to her mother when she is called?
she has never seen her mother without the A
What observation does Pearl make about Dimmesdale's interaction with them?
why will Dim do so much more in private than in public, she notices that
