"The Interview"
1.) Why does Chillingworth seek vengeance on the man Hester had an affair with? He says that he does not seek vengeance on Hester or the baby, but why the man? What would he do to the man if he ever found him?
2.) Hester has said "I have thought of death", does this show that Hester has had suicidal thoughts? And if so, does she want to die because she is ashamed of what she did or she just doesn't want to deal with the harassment of the rest of society?
"Hester at Her Needle"
1.) Why does Hester wear the 'plainest and most ascetic' clothing possible? Is this another type of punishment or penance she is inflicting upon herself?
2.)Does the house mentioned in detail on pages 72-73 symbolize Hester's situation? The house is removed from the rest of society and 'ought to be, concealed.'
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