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Summarize Dimmesdale's argument on behalf of allowing Hester to keep Pearl?
Dimmesdale argues that Hester should be allowed to keep Pearl because she has shown remorse for her sin, the child could be a blessing in her life, and separating them would not benefit anyone. He believes that by allowing Hester to raise Pearl with love and care, both of them have the potential for redemption and a chance for a better future.
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.
In The Scarlet Letter why won't Hester name the child's father?
Hester refuses to name the father of her child, Pearl, because she wants to protect his identity and keep his reputation intact. Naming him would only bring shame and ruin to both of them, as well as disrupt the delicate balance she has found in her life as a social outcast.
What secret does Roger Chillingworth ask Hester to keep?
Roger Chillingworth asks Hester to keep the secret that he is her husband and that he is seeking revenge on the man who had an affair with her.
What reason does Hester give for her to keep pearl?
the governor bellingham wanted to take pearl awayfrom hester because of the scarlet letter. Hester pleaded him not to and then asked Dimmesdale to back her up on it and he supported her entirely.
What promise does chillingworth exact from Hester?
promise not to exact his name as her husband.
What promise does he compel Hester to give?
She promised not to reveal that they were husband and wife.
What becomes of Hester and pearl after Dimmesdale's death?
Hester decides to keep wearing the scarlet letter on her bosom eventthough she doesn't have to. Pearl becomes the richest girl in Boston
What was the real reason Hester visited the governor in the book Scarlet Letter?
Hester came to deliver gloves for the Governor, but at the same time, to discuss with him the matter of keeping Pearl. People had been gossipping that Hester was an unfit mother, so she wanted to make sure that her child wouldn't be taken from her.
Who supports Hester in her pleas to keep pearl and by what argument?
Mr. Dimmedsdale told the Govenor that Hester was capable of being a good mother and she could pass along the lessons she had learned since she had sinned
What does hester offer to arthur as to what he should do to get away from roger chillingworth What is arthurs response to this?
Hester tells the true identity of Roger Chilling-worth and the King was amused but said for her to keep living in the kingdom.
The scarlet letter why does chillingworth ask Hester to keep his identity a secret?
HE ASkS HESTER TO KEEP HiS iDENiTy A SECRET BECAUSE HE WAS HER HUSBAND AND HE MiGht GEt PUNiSHED AS WELL BUt HE ALSO ASKED HER TO kEEP HiS iDENiTy A SECRET BECAUSE SHE DiD NOt REVEAL THE iDENTiTy OF THE FATHER OF HER BABy PEARL
