The Scarlet Letter

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Who is the character that left money and property to Pearl in his will?

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Chillingworth

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Where does Hester plan to meet Dimmesdale?

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Forest

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What is Pearl's reaction when she first sees her mother without the scarlet letter?

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She convulses and screams.

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What reasons does Hawthorne give for Hester remaining in Boston where she is an outcast?

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She desires to remain close to her lover and believes the place of her sin should be the place of her punishment.

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What does Chillingworth vow to do?

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Find out who Hester had the baby with.

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What does the scarlet letter 'A' symbolize in the novel?

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Adultery and shame.

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Who is the author of 'The Scarlet Letter'?

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Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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What is the significance of the forest in 'The Scarlet Letter'?

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It represents freedom and natural law, contrasting with the strict Puritan society.

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What role does Pearl play in Hester's life?

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Pearl is a constant reminder of Hester's sin and serves as a symbol of her passion.

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How does Dimmesdale's guilt manifest throughout the novel?

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Through physical and psychological deterioration.