how does chillingworth respond to hester's plea that he change his course of action?

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How does Chillingworth respond to Hester's plea that he change his course of action? Hester then tells Chillingworth that she plans to reveal his true identity to Dimmesdale. He is unmoved by this, telling her that nothing he or she does can alter the way things now stand.

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What is Hester's punishment for her crime?

Mar 27, 2012 · Answered by Aslan 10 years ago 3/27/2012 4:40 AM. Hester then tells Chillingworth that she plans to reveal his true identity to Dimmesdale. He is unmoved by this, telling her that nothing he or she does can alter the way things now stand. She pleads with Chillingworth to pardon Dimmesdale for what happened so that he can let go of his revenge.

What hints do you get in Chapter 2 about Hester's crime?

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What does Chillingworth think Dimmesdale is tormented by?

Oct 12, 2012 · How does this reaction change? first he is angry, then he forgives Hester. (edited just for Brandon) 43) What is Chillingworth’s worst sin according to Dimmesdale? Chillingworth, destroyed someone’s soul, which they think is way less bad than just sleeping with someone’s wife. Posted by Anonymous at 1:24 PM

What connotations are consistent with the visit to Hester's jail cell?

How does Chillingworth respond to Hester's plea that he change his course of action? Answers: 1. ... The Scarlet Letter What questions does Pearl keep asking? Why does Hester reply as she does? Answers: 1. Asked by yalim v #236023. ... What guess would you make about the sight that made Chillingworth throw up his hands and stamp with joy ...

What is Chillingworth's response to Hester's request?

Chillingworth insists that his revenge and Hester's silence are “[their] fate.” “Let the black flower blossom as it may!” he exclaims to her.

How does Chillingworth respond to him?

Chillingworth responds by saying he cannot pardon Dimmesdale—he can't himself, but also God can't.

What inner changes in Chillingworth's character are made evident to Hester from his outward appearance in what sense has he undertaken the devil's office?

Chapter 14: what inner changes in Chillingworth's character are made evident to Hester from his outward appearance? In what sense has he undertaken the devil's office? He looked demonic. He is overtaken by his desire for revenge.

What is Hester's response to Chillingworth's telling her that the council had debated allowing her to remove her scarlet letter?

What is Hester's response to the announcement that the council had debated allowing her to remove her scarlet letter? She says that the letter will come off when she thinks it is time for it to come off. Compare Hester, Dimmesdale, and Chillingworth in terms of their response to the initial sin.

How does Chillingworth change throughout The Scarlet Letter?

Chillingworth becomes aware of the vast emptiness of his soul, and how he has been torturing others to avoid dealing with his own tortured soul. Chillingworth attacked two people who loved each other, so he tries to make amends by helping the product of this love.

How does Roger Chillingworth's appearance change?

How does roger Chillingworth's appearance change? How does Hester interpret the changes she sees in Chillingworth? He becomes evil, misshapen, ugly & dark. The sin grows inside of him.

What effect does Hester's information about Chillingworth have on Dimmesdale how does this reaction change?

What effect does Hester's information about Chillingworth have on Dimmesdale? How does this reaction change? First he was shocked, then he was devastated and angry at Hester, but he eventually forgives her. What is Chillingworths worst sin according to Dimmesdale?

How has Roger Chillingworth changed in the past seven years?

How has Roger Chillingworth changed in the past 7 years? was calm and quiet, now eager and fierce. searching, red glow in eyes. What does Hester want Chillingworth to do?

How has Hester changed since the beginning of the novel?

How has Hester changed? She has devoted her life to charitable works; she gave to the poor, helped the sick, and her scarlet letter was now viewed as "Able," not "Adulteress." She has also lost her beauty and the aspects about her that made her light and graceful.

How have Hester's conversations with Chillingworth and Pearl changed her attitude toward herself and her sin?

How have Hester's conversations with Chillingworth and Pearl changed her attitude toward herself and her sin? She realizes that over the past 7 years a large amount of hate has formed in her heart toward Chillingworth, and this may undo any repentance she has attained.

What does Chillingworth acknowledge about himself in this scene?

M3: What does Chillingworth acknowledge about himself in the scene? Chillingworth acknowledged that he had evil in his heart but blamed Hester.

What change does Hester notice in Chillingworth?

What change in Chillingworth's appearance does Hester notice when she stops to speak to him? He has gone from being a calm man to a man who is out for revenge. She noticed a red light glare in his eyes as if the devil was in him.

Friday, October 12, 2012

34) How does Chillingworth respond to Hester’s plea that he change his course of action?

Chapters 14-17 Scarlet Letter Q&A

34) How does Chillingworth respond to Hester’s plea that he change his course of action?

Friday, October 12, 2012

28.What secret practices did the minister engage in as a result of the "immoral troubles" that beset him? Why do you think he was doing this?

Chapters 11-13 Scarlet Letter Q&A

28.What secret practices did the minister engage in as a result of the "immoral troubles" that beset him? Why do you think he was doing this?