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9/17/03
The Bellingham Scene
In chapters seven and eight of The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne must take a pair of gloves to the governor’s house, so she and Pearl go on a delivery. At the house, she finds not only Governor Bellingham, but also her daughter’s father, Reverend Dimmesdale, and her “husband” Roger Chillingworth. ...
When approaching the governor’s house, Hester and Pearl noticed that the house was shining. ... During this scene, I believe that Hawthorne uses light to say that, while Hester may be eternally damned, there is still hope for Pearl. ...
The Four Characters and their Goals
Why did Hester bring Pearl to the governor’s house? ... She tried to plead her case to Governor Bellingham, claiming that she could take good care of Pearl by teaching her all of the things she has learned from the scarlet letter on her chest.
Approximate Word count = 629
Approximate Pages = 2.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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