The Characters
In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne delves into the inner psychological lives of the four
main characters, and in so doing, reveals
the motivations for their behavior. For each character,
locate a specific quote from
the novel by or about him or her, then explain what Hawthorne is
trying to convey with this character.
Character
What Hawthorne Is Trying to
Convey
Quote by or about the
Character
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1. Hester Prynne
2. Arthur Dimmesdale
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3. Roger Chillingworth
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4. Pearl
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Select one of the characters above and write a brief character sketch about him or her:
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In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne delves into the inner psychological lives of the four
main characters, and in so doing, reveals
the motivations for their behavior. For each character,
locate a specific quote from
the novel by or about him or her, then explain what Hawthorne is
trying to convey with this character.
Character
What Hawthorne Is Trying to
Convey
Quote by or about the
Character
Enter Text Here
Enter Text Here
1. Hester Prynne
2. Arthur Dimmesdale
Enter Text Here
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3. Roger Chillingworth
Enter Text Here
Enter Text Here
4. Pearl
Enter Text Here
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Select one of the characters above and write a brief character sketch about him or her:
Enter Text