Analyzing Chapters 16 and 17

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Hester reveals Chillingworth's identity to Dimmesdale in the forest to protect him from Chillingworth's manipulation.

Back

Protect Dimmesdale from Chillingworth.

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Chapter 17 conflict: Hester vs. Dimmesdale

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Hester wants to reveal their secret; Dimmesdale wants to keep it hidden.

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Theme highlighted by Hester and Dimmesdale's forest meeting:

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Redemption.

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Symbolic meaning of the forest in Chapters 16-17:

Back

Freedom and escape from societal norms.

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Main events of Chapter 16:

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Hester meets Dimmesdale in the forest to warn him about Chillingworth.

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Dimmesdale's reaction to Hester's revelation about Chillingworth in Chapter 17:

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Angry and feels betrayed.

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Key theme from Dimmesdale's struggle in Chapter 17.

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Guilt and repentance.

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Sunlight shines on Pearl, symbolizing innocence and purity, while Hester remains in shadow in Chapter 16.

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Innocence and purity.

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Significance of the brook in the forest in Chapter 16.

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Represents Hester's tears and sorrows.

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Hester's removal of the scarlet letter in Chapter 17 symbolizes:

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Rejection of societal judgment.