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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.
Why did Hester go to see Governor Bellingham in The Scarlet Letter?
Because they were going to take Pearl away because the citizens thought it was their Christian duty to try to save Pearl from Hester's sin.
What item of clothing does Hester make for Governor Winthrop?
burial suit
In The Scarlet Letter why does Hester visit the governor's mansion?
She showed up with a pair of gloves whcih she had fringed or embroidered to his order, and which were to be worn on some great occasion of state.Another reason was to seek an interview with a personage of so much power and activity in the affairs of the settlement.
In what century is the story of Hester prynne set?
1600s
Whose death-bed are Hester and Pearl coming from when they see Dimmesdale?
Governor Winthrop
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.
Why did Hester go to see Governor Bellingham in The Scarlet Letter?
Because they were going to take Pearl away because the citizens thought it was their Christian duty to try to save Pearl from Hester's sin.
Why are Hester and pearl out in the middle of the night in the scarlet letter?
Hester and Pearl are out in the middle of the night in "The Scarlet Letter" because Pearl wanted to see the governor, who was returning from a night out. Hester also needed to speak with the governor about Pearl's custody.
What was the real reason Hester visited the governor in the book Scarlet Letter?
Hester visited the governor to deliver a pair of gloves she had made for him as a gift. She hoped this gesture would convince the governor to intervene on her behalf and prevent her daughter Pearl from being taken away from her.
When visiting the governor how does Hester dress pearl?
In a Scarlet Dress with Gold Threading.
Why does Hester visit governor bellingham?
Hester goes to return some gloves, and to find out if there is any truth to the rumors that Pearl, now three, may be taken from her.
What is the real reason Hester went to Governor Bellingham's home in chapter 7?
Hester went to Governor Bellingham's home in Chapter 7 to deliver a pair of gloves she had made for him. She wanted to fulfill a request made by Mistress Hibbins, who had suggested Hester might earn favor by gifting the gloves as a way to secure her position in the community.
Where have Hester and Pearl been before they arrive at the scaffold on their way home?
Hester and Pearl had been visiting Governor Bellingham's house, where they were discussing Pearl being taken away from Hester. On their way home, they stop at the scaffold where Hester was punished.
What item in the governor's mansion shows Hester a distorted reflection of herself?
The mirror in the governor's mansion shows Hester a distorted reflection of herself.
What item of clothing does Hester make for Governor Winthrop?
burial suit
What is Hester not asked to make in The Scarlet Letter?
Hester is not asked to make a pair of gloves in The Scarlet Letter. She is asked to make a burial garment for Governor Winthrop.
