"The Interview"
1. Chillingworth claimed his purpose in life was to live and die unknown. Do you think he believes this is simply his destiny or his own punishment for wronging Hester?
2. What did Hester sentence herself to when she took the oath? Do you think she will keep the oath?
"Hester at Her Needle"
1. After reading about the scarlet letter's ability to give Hester knowledge of a hidden sin in other people's hearts, what does the scarlet letter represent? Has your representation of it changed since the beginning of the book after reading this chapter?
2. Despite the society and its people's attempts to single out Hester and treat her poorly for her sins, she still manages to keep her patience and even give clothes that she made to those less miserable than her. What does this tell you about her character?
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