- Why does Hester search for the approval of everyone in the crowd, when she is fulfilling her punishment for adultery?
- Why wouldn't Hester want to expose the father of her baby, and make him suffer the same as she does?
- What is the symbolism behind the scarlet letter 'A' that Hester tried so hard to make presentable, yet when people see it, it only divides her even more?
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Hester Prynne Questions
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How would the trial have gone differently in a less religiously oriented society?
ReplyDeleteHow do the gossiping women feel about themselves watching Hester on stage?
Would Hester's actions have been any different if she had not been holding a child?
Do you think that Hester is glorifying her "crime" by making the red A beautiful?
Do you think that the reaction of the crowd would have been different if she had a plain letter on?
We see Hester's outside appearance, how do you think she is feeling inside?