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What convinced the Governor to let Hester Keep Pearl in the Scarlet Letter?
The fact that Hester would constantly remind Pearl of the consequences of sin is what convinced the governor to let Hester keep Pearl. Hester supported herself and Pearl by sewing garments.
Executive privilege is defined as?
The ability of the president and executive officials to withhold information from or refuse to appear before Congress or the courts.
What is the function of the Central Intelligence Agency?
Provide important national security information to top government officials
Why are our executive branch officials elected instead of appointed?
The people have the right to choose their leader and not have someone tell them who they want to run the country.
In what century is the story of Hester prynne set?
1600s
In The Scarlet Letter what information did Hester refuse to tell the officials and MrDimmesdale?
Hester refused to reveal the identity of the father of her child, Pearl, and therefore did not disclose that the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale was the father. She chose to bear the shame and stigma of her sin alone, protecting Dimmesdale's reputation and preserving their secret.
Where did Hester tell pearl that she came from?
Hester told Pearl that she came from the forest where the Black Man lives.
What story does pearl ask Hester to tell?
Pearl asks Hester to tell her a story about the Black Man, who is rumored to have taken Hester's hand and led her to make a deal with the devil. Pearl wants to hear more about this mysterious figure and the consequences of dealing with him.
Where doe Hester tell pearl she came from from?
She came from a penis
Describe the story pearl wanted hester to tell her?
pearl wanted to know what Hester has done in order to get the scarlet letter.
Information dissemination of the local officials about hazards and cause and effect and counter-measures and evacuation?
Information dissemination of the local officials about hazards
When Pearl asks who her father is what does Hester tell her?
Hester tells Pearl that she has no father and that she was born from sin. She refuses to reveal the identity of Pearl's father, choosing to protect his secret.
Why did hester not tell arthur dimmesdale her secret at his home?
Because she was a hypocrite and had committed adultery.
What did Hester tell Pearl to expect regarding the minister's behavior toward them?
Hester told Pearl to expect that the minister may not acknowledge their relationship in public and may treat them coldly or with distance to preserve his reputation.
What did Dimmesdale tell the people of New England before he died?
Before he dies, Dimmesdale stands on the scaffold with Hester and Pearl in front of the townspeople. When he does this, he reveals that it was he who committed the sin of adultery with Hester...
What information did Chillingworth want from Hester?
Chillingworth wanted to know the identity of Hester's lover, believing it was Dimmesdale. He sought this information in order to seek revenge on the man he believed had wronged him.
Why can't Hester tell that chillingworth is her husband?
Hester can't tell that Chillingworth is her husband because he assumed a different identity to secretly seek revenge on her for her affair with Dimmesdale. The passage of time, along with the physical and emotional distance that have grown between them, also contribute to her inability to recognize him.
