"Nevertheless, I will enter, replied Hester Prynne, and the bond-servant, perhaps, judging from the decision of her air, and the glittering symbol on her bosom, that she was a great lady in the land, offered no opposition" (Hawthorne 95).
Explanation- In this quote it is shown that this servant is a new comer to the country and is not familiar with everything yet, including the scarlet letter. Everyone in the town knows that the "A" is for Adultery and the individual who wears it shall be looked down upon others. The villagers know that these sinful people are the scum of society. But when a newcomer sees the "A" that lies upon Hester's bosom decorated so beautifully, the servant believes that the makes Hester of great importance and a fair lady. Hester has taken this immoral sin and made it into a thing of great beauty.
Question- Why did Hester have such an absurd reaction when she looked at herself and her daughter's reflection in the suit of armor?
"This badge hath taught me-it daily teaches me- it is teaching me at this moment-lessons whereof my child may be wiser and better, albeit they can profit nothing to myself" (101).
Explanation- This quote is a response to Mr. Bellingham's suggestion of taking Pearl and putting with a family that is more suited to take care of her, because of Hester's Scarlet letter. But Hester believes that because of it she is the best suited to raise her daughter. She will remind Pearl that whenever she sees this token to stay on the path of morality. To learn from her mothers mistake so the she will never feel the shame that Hester feels everyday.
Question- Why does Pearl feel so familiar with Mr. Dimmesdale, that she goes to do point where she puts her cheek on his hand?434
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