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Hester decides not to leave town because she believes it is her duty to stay and face her punishment for her sin. Additionally, she is determined to raise her daughter Pearl and believes that leaving would not be in Pearl's best interest. Hester also sees an opportunity for redemption and self-growth by staying in town and confronting the consequences of her actions.
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Why is Hester prynne being shunned by the townsfolk in her town?
She Committed Adultery
What keeps Hester prynne from leaving Boston?
After Hester is released from prison, she is free to leave Boston. But, she chooses to settle in an abandoned cabin on the edge of town, where she serves as a walking example of a fallen woman.
What is the baby's name in The Scarlet Letter?
The baby's name in The Scarlet Letter is Pearl. She is the daughter of Hester Prynne and the product of her affair with Reverend Dimmesdale. Pearl is a symbol of both sin and redemption throughout the novel.
How was Hester Prynne regarded in the community?
Hester becomes something of a novelty in town. Her needlework becomes sort of Puritan trendy. Her work for the poor becomes the stuff of legend around town. She sews pretty much for free. Hester takes her penance humbly which goes over well in town. Hester's "A" becomes known as "able" rather than adulterer.
Why do you suppose Hester Prynne return to Boston?
After Hester is released from jail and made to stand on the scaffold, she is an outcast in the town. She does not leave though, because unconsciously she believes that she must remain in the place of her sin until she is somehow purged of the sin. If she were to leave in anger or with a desire to bury her past, it could leave her unsettled for the rest of her life. Therefore she remains in Boston.
What contrast does the narrator point out between Hester and Dimmesdale's ability to leave town?
The narrator highlights the difference in guilty conscience between Hester and Dimmesdale in their decision on whether to stay or leave town. Hester is publicly shamed and accepts her punishment, while Dimmesdale is tormented by his hidden sin and struggles to make a choice, ultimately impacting their ability to leave town.
Where has the stranger been What motion does he make to Hester?
He has been in an Indian prison and makes a "be quiet/shhh"motion by putting a finger to his lips.
Where does Hester prynne and pearl live?
Hester Prynne and Pearl live in a small cottage on the outskirts of the Puritan town in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter." They live in relative isolation, away from the strict societal norms and judgments of the townspeople.
Why has Hester Prynne been imprisoned?
Hester Prynne has been imprisoned for committing adultery and having a child out of wedlock in Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter." Her punishment includes being publicly shamed by having to wear the scarlet letter "A" on her clothing as a symbol of her sin.
Why did Pliny and his group decide to leave the town?
The buildings were tottering
What dichotomy does Nathaniel Hawthorne begin to establish with the location of hester prynne's cottage?
Nathaniel Hawthorne establishes a dichotomy between the strict Puritan society in the town and the more natural, free existence represented by Hester's cottage on the outskirts. The secluded location of Hester's cottage symbolizes her isolation and alienation from society, while also highlighting her independence and strength to live on the margins of the community's expectations.
What plans had Hester and Arthur made to leave town?
Hester and Arthur had planned to escape to Europe, where they could start anew and live without the public shame and judgment they faced in their current town. They intended to take a ship and leave their past behind, hoping to find a better life away from their current community.
