Scarlet Letter Quotes
Scarlet Letter notes and quotes
Chapter
Quote 1:
“some sweet moral blossom, that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close tale of human frailty and sorrow.” This quote tells us that the story will be very dark with possibly many mysteries for us to solve and put the puzzle pieces together. And that there are innocent events and thoughts in the book too. The 1st chapter is very short only 1 and ½ pages long so there is not much vital information whatsoever. And with that I end my quote for chapter 1.
Chapter 2
Quote2:
“SCARLET LETTER, so fantastically embroidered and illuminated upon her bosom. It had the effect of a spell, taking her out of the ordinary relations with humanity, and inclosing her in a sphere …show more content…
Dimmsdale had said this to protect Hester and Pearl (so it seems) because he has some feelings towards them, either it was because he is a priest and is doing it in the favor of judgment or because he feels pity. Nonetheless, Hester was able to keep little Pearl because Mr. Dimmsdale stated that it is a reminder of the scarlet A on Hester’s breast and because Hester loves little Pearl so much because it’s the only thing that makes her happy. Hence the name “pearl” a precious dainty object, and Pearl is Hester’s precious gem in the cruel Puritain society.
Chapter 9
Quote 10:
“the mysterious old Roger Chillingworth became the medical advisor of the Reverend Mr. Dimmsdale… the disease interested the physician, but he was strongly moved to look into the character and qualities of his patient.” Why is Chillingworth so interested in Mr. Dimmsdale? The odd disease had driven Mr. Dimmsdale pale, thin and always clutching his heart. Could the so called heart “disease” be guilt? If so that’s why Chillingworth is so interested in his personality and what he does daily. And is getting close to find out the secrets hidden beneath. I guess he was serious about finding Hester’s lover.
Chapter 10
Quote 11:
“ a sickness, a sore place, if we may so call it, in your spirits, hath immediately its appropriate manifestation in your bodily frame. Would you, therefore, that your physician heal the bodily evil? How may this be, unless you first lay open to him the wound or trouble …show more content…
Dimmsdale openly comes out and confirming 100% that they were lovers and share the same sin. They talk about Rodger being a evil man, and Hester tells him that is her husband. I just wish Dimmsdale would just own up to his sin in public soon so we can be done with this unneeded drama. Also, they both realize that what they did was not a sin or a horrible one to begin with, because it was in the name of love.
Chapter 18
Quote 21:
“But Hester Prynne, with a mind of native courage and activity, and for so long a period not merely estranged, but outlawed, from society, had habituated herself to such latitude of speculation as was altogether foreign to the clergyman. She had wandered, without rule or guidance, in a moral wilderness. . . . The scarlet letter was her passport into regions where other women dared not tread. Shame, Despair, Solitude! These had been her teachers,—stern and wild ones,—and they had made her strong, but taught her much amiss.” This quote shows the theme of sin and knowledge. Hester and Dimmesdale decide to run away to Europe together. It is deeply ironic, too, that it is her punishment, which was intended to help her atone and to make her an example for the community, but people started to accept her and see that she was not that bad at all. And Hester became a kind of advice giver for women of a sort. At least Dimmesdale feels happy now.
Chapter 19
Quote
Chapter
Quote 1:
“some sweet moral blossom, that may be found along the track, or relieve the darkening close tale of human frailty and sorrow.” This quote tells us that the story will be very dark with possibly many mysteries for us to solve and put the puzzle pieces together. And that there are innocent events and thoughts in the book too. The 1st chapter is very short only 1 and ½ pages long so there is not much vital information whatsoever. And with that I end my quote for chapter 1.
Chapter 2
Quote2:
“SCARLET LETTER, so fantastically embroidered and illuminated upon her bosom. It had the effect of a spell, taking her out of the ordinary relations with humanity, and inclosing her in a sphere …show more content…
Dimmsdale had said this to protect Hester and Pearl (so it seems) because he has some feelings towards them, either it was because he is a priest and is doing it in the favor of judgment or because he feels pity. Nonetheless, Hester was able to keep little Pearl because Mr. Dimmsdale stated that it is a reminder of the scarlet A on Hester’s breast and because Hester loves little Pearl so much because it’s the only thing that makes her happy. Hence the name “pearl” a precious dainty object, and Pearl is Hester’s precious gem in the cruel Puritain society.
Chapter 9
Quote 10:
“the mysterious old Roger Chillingworth became the medical advisor of the Reverend Mr. Dimmsdale… the disease interested the physician, but he was strongly moved to look into the character and qualities of his patient.” Why is Chillingworth so interested in Mr. Dimmsdale? The odd disease had driven Mr. Dimmsdale pale, thin and always clutching his heart. Could the so called heart “disease” be guilt? If so that’s why Chillingworth is so interested in his personality and what he does daily. And is getting close to find out the secrets hidden beneath. I guess he was serious about finding Hester’s lover.
Chapter 10
Quote 11:
“ a sickness, a sore place, if we may so call it, in your spirits, hath immediately its appropriate manifestation in your bodily frame. Would you, therefore, that your physician heal the bodily evil? How may this be, unless you first lay open to him the wound or trouble …show more content…
Dimmsdale openly comes out and confirming 100% that they were lovers and share the same sin. They talk about Rodger being a evil man, and Hester tells him that is her husband. I just wish Dimmsdale would just own up to his sin in public soon so we can be done with this unneeded drama. Also, they both realize that what they did was not a sin or a horrible one to begin with, because it was in the name of love.
Chapter 18
Quote 21:
“But Hester Prynne, with a mind of native courage and activity, and for so long a period not merely estranged, but outlawed, from society, had habituated herself to such latitude of speculation as was altogether foreign to the clergyman. She had wandered, without rule or guidance, in a moral wilderness. . . . The scarlet letter was her passport into regions where other women dared not tread. Shame, Despair, Solitude! These had been her teachers,—stern and wild ones,—and they had made her strong, but taught her much amiss.” This quote shows the theme of sin and knowledge. Hester and Dimmesdale decide to run away to Europe together. It is deeply ironic, too, that it is her punishment, which was intended to help her atone and to make her an example for the community, but people started to accept her and see that she was not that bad at all. And Hester became a kind of advice giver for women of a sort. At least Dimmesdale feels happy now.
Chapter 19
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