Definitions:
Semblance- outward aspect or appearance;show (dictionary.com)
Escutcheon- a flat protective covering on a door or wall etc. to prevent soiling by dirty fingers (dictionary.com)
"And on this simple slab of slate--as the curious investigator may still discern, and perplex himself with the purport--there appeared the semblance of an engraved escutcheon." (Hawthorne 235)
"Madman, hold! what is your purpose?" whispered he. "Wave back that woman! Cast off this child! All shall be well. Do not blacken your fame, and perish in dishonor! I can yet save you! Would you bring infamy on your sacred profession?" (225).
Explanation- This happens after the minister's speech. when everyone is gathered around he calls his lover and his daughter over to him. Chillingworth wants Dimmesdale to shut his mouth and for to not dare speak the truth to the people. If the minister tells the truth to the people of New England,then Chillingworth can no longer torture him properly, which is his greatest pleasure. Without this secrecy Dimmesdale will be somewhat lifted of his burden. And Chillingworth's revenge will all be for naught.
"Wherever her walk hath been,--wherever, so miserably burdened, she may hope to find repose,--it hath cast a horrible repugnance round her. But there stood one in the midst of you, at whose brand of sin and infamy ye have not shuddered!" (227).
Explanation- This quote comes after he reveals that he is a sinner just like Hester. He is trying to explain to them that everyone citizen has judged Hester just because of the scarlet letter. And he is saying that he is wears a scarlet letter just like Hester. And he has not been ignored been ignored by society. Here he is showing how hypocritical and judgmental everyone in town really is. The people only say darkness in one place in that "A" and nowhere else.
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