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What is the title of Chapter Three?
What is the title of Chapter Three?
The Recognition
Who does Hester spot in the crowd with slightly deformed shoulders such as her own?
Who does Hester spot in the crowd with slightly deformed shoulders such as her own?
Her husband
Why was her husband in America?
Why was her husband in America?
He had been sent here against his will, but he also did not fulfill his promise to follow his wife.
What does Hester's husband do when she spots him in the crowd?
What does Hester's husband do when she spots him in the crowd?
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Who is Hester Prynne's husband?
Who is Hester Prynne's husband?
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What do we learn about Hester's sentence?
What do we learn about Hester's sentence?
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Who are the Fathers mentioned in this chapter?
Who are the Fathers mentioned in this chapter?
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What is some information we gather about Reverend Dimmesdale?
What is some information we gather about Reverend Dimmesdale?
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What do we learn about Reverend Williams?
What do we learn about Reverend Williams?
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What do we learn about the infant that Hester is holding?
What do we learn about the infant that Hester is holding?
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What happens at the conclusion of Reverend Williams' Sermon?
What happens at the conclusion of Reverend Williams' Sermon?
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When Hester is told by the Fathers to give the name of her fellow sinner, what does she say?
When Hester is told by the Fathers to give the name of her fellow sinner, what does she say?
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Study Notes
Chapter Title
- Chapter Three is titled "The Recognition."
Hester's Husband
- Hester observes her husband in the crowd, who has slightly deformed shoulders similar to her own.
- He was sent to America against his will and failed to follow Hester as promised.
- When Hester spots him, he discreetly signals her to keep his identity hidden.
Husband's Identity
- Hester's husband is known as Roger Chillingworth, though his name is not mentioned in this chapter.
Hester's Punishment
- Hester is presumed to be sentenced to death at the guillotine, but learns her actual punishment:
- She faces three hours on the scaffold for public humiliation.
- She must wear the Scarlet Letter "A" for the rest of her life due to the shame of her actions.
The Fathers
- Introduced to the Fathers: Governor Bellingham, Reverend Williams, Reverend Wilson, and Reverend Dimmesdale, who was previously mentioned.
Reverend Dimmesdale
- A young, eloquent minister known for religious fervor and theological expertise.
- Tasked with persuading Hester to reveal the identity of Pearl's father.
- He advises against protecting the man out of tenderness but does not press further when Hester refuses.
Reverend Williams
- Known for delivering sermons on sin and frequently references Hester's Scarlet Letter during his sermons.
Hester and Pearl
- Hester is holding her infant daughter, named Pearl.
Conclusion of Sermon
- Following Reverend Williams' sermon, Hester is escorted back to prison.
Hester's Refusal
- When pressed by the Fathers to reveal her partner in sin (Pearl's father), Hester firmly states, "Never" and adds, "I will not speak."
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Test your knowledge of Chapter Three, titled 'The Recognition,' from Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter.' This chapter introduces important characters like Hester's husband, Roger Chillingworth, and discusses Hester's punishment and the influential Fathers of the community. Dive into the details of Hester's identity and societal shame.
