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Scarlet letter

Scarlet letter . Chapter 16 The Forest. Opening. Hester Prynne wants to tell Dimmsdale of Chillingsworths real identity. So knowing that he will walk in the forest coming home from a Native American tribe Hester sets out and waits to meet him. Observations.

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Scarlet letter

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  1. Scarlet letter Chapter 16 The Forest

  2. Opening • Hester Prynne wants to tell Dimmsdale of Chillingsworths real identity. • So knowing that he will walk in the forest coming home from a Native American tribe Hester sets out and waits to meet him.

  3. Observations • Pearl seems to notice that the sunshine avoids Hester. • Hester notices that Pearl believes that she to will eventually have a mark on her chest.

  4. Questions • Pearl asks Hester to explain to her about the “black Man” • Pearl has already heard that he roams the forest with a book in chains filled with peoples signatures. • Also with the signature he leaves a mark upon the person • Pearl asks Hester if the A on her chest was the “black Man’s” mark on her.

  5. The Answer • Hester tells Pearl that she has signed the book. • And the A is the mark that the “Black Man has left upon her”

  6. Arrival • Dimmsdale approaching Pearl asks if he is the “Black Man” • Hester says no and tells Peals that it is the minister • Pearl points out that he is clutching his chest • Pearl then asks why he does not bear a mark such as Hester, not knowing of his rash. • Pearl also asks if the “Black Man” has left his mark on Dimmsdales heart for he is always clutching it

  7. Foreshadowing • Pearl says she does not have a mark yet. • Pearl asks if Dimmsdale is the “Black Man”

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