The Scarlet Letter: resumen de Chapter 7
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In Chapter 7, Hester Prynne brings embroidered gloves to Governor Bellingham’s mansion and seeks to oppose a plan to remove Pearl from her care. Inside, polished armor enlarges the reflection of her scarlet letter, while Pearl demands a rose as the Governor and other men approach through the garden.
Qué sucede
- Hester visits Governor Bellingham to deliver gloves and challenge reports that influential inhabitants want to take Pearl away.
- Pearl wears crimson and gold clothing that makes her resemble Hester’s scarlet letter.
- When town children propose throwing mud, Pearl charges at them and drives them away.
- Hester insists on entering the mansion despite a servant’s warning that the Governor has company.
- The polished armor reflects Hester with her scarlet letter enlarged until it nearly hides her.
- Pearl demands a red rose, screams despite Hester’s warning, and becomes quiet as men approach.
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Hester answers Pearl’s demand for the mansion’s light. Her refusal contrasts the child’s eager delight with her own burdened condition.
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Why does Hester chiefly seek an interview with Governor Bellingham?
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