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PASSAGE MASTER SHEET #1 **Pages read to this point:** 80

__//**Passage 1 **//__ **Summary:** The story of Hester Prynne is introduced, and she is about to get punished for committing adultery while her husband was away. **Page Number:** 66 **Why I chose this passage:** This passage shows how un-accepting the Puritans were of people who committed sins. In Hester's case, she is being ridiculed for committing adultery.
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** The Puritan society decided to punish Hester through public shame instead of killing her, because killing her would be too quick. Punishment through public shame provides a model to others by showing the guilt that one would have to go through if he or she committed a sin.

**Summary:** Hester Prynne is standing on the scaffold of shame while holding her baby, when she suddenly sees someone whom she recognizes in the crowd of people. **Page Number:** 68-69 **Why I chose this passage:** This passage may later reveal the identity of the man whom Hester sinned with, because the book describes Hester as being astonished at seeing the man. More characters are also introduced through this passage (Chillingworth).
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** The man hwom Hester sees in the crowd is probably her husband, or the man whom she sinned with

PASSAGE MASTER SHEET #2 **Pages read to this point:** 130

**Summary:** Hester Prynne's daughter, Pearl, is described as an "imp of evil" and "a product of sin". Pearl appears to be very innocent and childish, but seems to know her mother's secret. **Page Number:** 95 **Why I chose this passage:** Pearl is a very interesting child because of the way she constantly looks at Hester's scarlet letter, and does things such as throwing flowers at the symbol. This passage gets the reader to wonder whether Pearl knows Hester's secret or not.
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Hester sees her daughter as a demon born into the world because of the fact the she was born through Hester's committed adultery. Pearl always smiles whenever Hester says things related to why she gave birth to such a being, and is always curious and suspicious of the true meaning of her mother's scarlet letter.

**Summary:** Pearl notices the sunshine shining on the side of a house, and states that she should have it all to herself. **Page Number:** 104 **Why I chose this passage:** This passage shows how Hester wishes Pearl to grow up to not be like her (committing the same sin she did, etc.), but instead, become a better person. Hester said to Pearl, "No, my little Pearl! Thou must gather thine own sunshine. I have none to give thee!" This shows how Hester is training Pearl to fend for herself.
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Sunshine represents hope. Hester has no more hope after her sinning, which is why she tells Pearl to seek her own hope

PASSAGE MASTER SHEET #3 **Pages read to this point:** 200

**Summary:** It is revealed that Chillingworth has hidden his past from everyone except for Hester. He fits into society as a welcomed doctor. Dimmesdale has health problems and refuses to marry anyone. Because of his health problems, Chillingworth is sent to help cure him. He becomes very suspicious of the minister (about having the affair with Hester). **Page Number:** 138 **Why I chose this passage:** It is interesting why the book keeps on talking about Dimmesdale's health problems Visual: "I'm so Sick" by Flyleaf [|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWIADZKU9dw&ob=av2e]
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Dimmesdale's health problems may be caused by his troubled thought of Hester possibly giving away their secret that he is actually the father of Pearl, to the public.

**Summary:** Pearl is now 7 years old. Hester continues doing charity work, making the townspeople begin to view her scarlet letter "A" as "Able", instead of "Adulterer." **Page Number:** 155 **Why I chose this passage:** Hester has changed into a more positive and speculative individual, as the public is beginning to disregard her scarlet letter. Also, it is interesting how in Chapter 14, Hester asks Chillingworth to stop questioning the minister about his life.
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Chillingworth knows for sure that Dimmesdale is Pearl's father. After this discovery, Chillingworth changes from a benevolent scholar to an "evil" individual, waiting to seek revenge, for he is Hester's primary husband.

PASSAGE MASTER SHEET #4 **Pages read to this point:** 254

**Summary:** A new governor is to be elected and Hester is excited about her new future in Europe, but becomes deflated when she learns that Chillingworth will be joining Hester and Dimmesdale on their venture to Europe, since it is said that Dimmesdale will be needing a doctor during the trip due to his health problems. **Page Number:** 120 **Why I chose this passage:** This passage confirms that Chillingworth knows everything going on between Dimmesdale and Hester. he seems to be trying to be an obstacle to their happiness because of his jealousy.
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Readers know that Chillingworth knows about Hester and Dimmesdale's affair, because of the smirk he gave Hester amongst the crowd of townspeople during the governor election.

**Summary:** Pearl continues to ask many questions regarding the minister's true identity as he is becoming more healthy-looking. Near the end of the chapter, Mistress Hibbons is executed for being a witch, after wanting to show witchcraft to Pearl. **Page Number:** 228 **Why I chose this passage:** This passage provides a turning point of Hester's hopes. Hester is worried about the news that Chillingworth will be escorting the minister during the trip. Chillingworth creates a climax point in this passage as he is attempting to separate Dimmesdale from Hester and Pearl. At the same time, Chillingworth seems to be devising a plan of revenge. 
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 * Most Interesting comment in response to question: ** Hester went from being hopeful to worried when she sees DImmesdale's "remote" look while he is on stage.