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Who did Hester pryne sin with?
Hester Prynne committed adultery with Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter."
When visiting the governor how does Hester dress pearl?
In a Scarlet Dress with Gold Threading.
How many times did Hester remove the scarlet from her dress?
Twice, in the forest and when she leaves.
What is Hester never asked to make?
She is never asked to make a wedding dress
How is pearl a symbol for Hester and dimmesdale?
Pearl is the daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale and therefore resembles their sin of adultry. Hester dresses pearl in a scarlet colored dress to show this and make her look more like the letter "A" which also resembles their sin.
The Scarlet was the letter?
The letter on the chest of Hester Prynne's dress is a scarlet letter A. A for adultery.
How did Hester dress and how did she dress Pearl?
Hester dressed in somber, plain clothing as required by the Puritan society, often wearing a simple grey gown and a scarlet letter "A" on her chest. She dressed Pearl in more elaborate, colorful garments, reflecting her own rebellious spirit and the vibrant nature of her daughter.
Hawthorne mentions three occasions for which the people of Boston made use Hester's sewing skill.what are theyand what is the occasion for which Hester is never asked to make clothing?
They were for funerals, ordination of priests and baby cloths. One occasion in which Hester is never asked to make clothing is a wedding dress.
What was hesters clothes color?
Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter" wears a scarlet-red dress and a letter 'A' embroidered in gold on it. The red color symbolizes passion, sin, and defiance in the story.
What did Hester have to do by the brook before Pearl would come across in the book The Scarlet Letter?
Hester had to secure her scarlet letter in such a way that it wouldn't be visible before Pearl would cross over to her. The letter, a symbol of her sin, was a barrier in Pearl's perception of her mother, so Hester had to hide it to get closer to her daughter emotionally.
What is Hester's full name in The Scarlet Letter?
Hester's full name in The Scarlet Letter is Hester Prynne.
What garments was Hester not allowed to sew?
Hester was not allowed to sew wedding garments or christening gowns. These were considered too important and sacred for her to work on, given her status as an adulteress in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, "The Scarlet Letter."
