Scarlet Letter Character Analysis Introduction

Of the following, who's name is NOT symbolic of their character?

• Dimmesdale

• Chillingworth

• Pearl

• Hester

• none of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Hester's name comes from the Greek word "Astar" for star. What does this mean for our interpretation of Hester. Choose all that apply.

• She "guides" those who are "lost"

• She is unchanging

• She shines even in the dark

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Dimmesdale name make us think about his character? Choose all that apply.

• He is a bright leader

• He is "dim" and otherwise not special

• He is not well "seen" by others

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Pearl's name imply? For Hester? Choose all that apply.

• Her birth came at a high cost

• She is the product of a deadly sin (i.e. Greed, Adultery, Pride)

• She shines brightly

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Chillingworth's name represent his physical and moral appreance. Choose all that apply

• He is well groomed

• He is pleasant

• He is a "bright" individual

• None of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3