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John Wilson questions Pearl because he wants to see what Hester has been teaching her.

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How does john Wilson question pearl in The Scarlet Letter?

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In The Scarlet Letter why does John Wilson question pearl?

In The Scarlet Letter, John Wilson questions Pearl to determine her spiritual wellbeing and upbringing. He is concerned about her because she is the daughter of Hester Prynne, a woman who has been publicly shamed for committing adultery, and he wants to ensure that Pearl is being raised in a proper Christian manner.


Describe john Wilson?

John Wilson is a character from the famous writing "The Scarlet Letter." In the book, John Wilson is an Elder Minister which prods the main character Hester into revealing the identity of the father of Pearl.


How did pearl first respond to mr wilson's question about catechism?

Pearl playfully teased Mr. Wilson by saying that she has not committed enough sins to be able to answer all his questions about catechism. She showed her mischievous and witty nature in her response.


What do Mr Wilson and Governor Bellingham assume based on Pearls answer to their question about Hesters parenting ability Why according to the narrator does Pearl not give the answer she kno?

Mr. Wilson and Governor Bellingham assume that Pearl's refusal to answer their question means she cannot testify to Hester's suitability as a parent. The narrator suggests that Pearl deliberately chooses not to answer out of a mix of loyalty to her mother and a deeper understanding of the situation beyond her years.


When was the the pearl written?

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What question does Reverend Wilson ask Pearl?

(not quoted exactly)"who made you?"pearls responce: "nobody, i was picked off the rose bush outside the prison door"


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