The Scarlet Letter: quién es quién, cronología y lugares

The narrator describes Salem, his ancestors, his work as Surveyor, and his removal from that position.

Hester emerges from prison carrying her baby and stands on the scaffold wearing a scarlet A.

Hester recognizes a stranger in the crowd but refuses the ministers’ demands to name her child’s father.

Chillingworth treats Hester and her baby, reveals himself as her husband, and vows to discover her lover.

Hester settles with her infant in an isolated cottage and supports them through embroidery.

Pearl faces rejection from other children and troubles Hester with her behavior and interest in the scarlet letter.

Dimmesdale persuades Bellingham to let Hester keep Pearl under religious supervision.

Chillingworth becomes Dimmesdale’s physician and housemate, studying the minister for clues to his illness.

Chillingworth uncovers the sleeping minister’s chest and reacts with astonished delight.

Chillingworth secretly torments Dimmesdale, whose suffering strengthens his preaching and increases public reverence.

Dimmesdale stands with Hester and Pearl on the scaffold at night but refuses to join them publicly at noon.

Hester recognizes Chillingworth’s harm to Dimmesdale and resolves to confront him.

Hester tells Chillingworth she must reveal their relationship, but he rejects her appeal to forgive.

Hester takes Pearl into the forest to await Dimmesdale and tell him the truth about Chillingworth.

Hester reveals that Chillingworth is her husband and deliberately torments Dimmesdale.

Dimmesdale decides to flee with Hester, who removes her scarlet letter and loosens her hair.

Pearl refuses to approach until Hester replaces the letter, then resists Dimmesdale and washes away his kiss.

Dimmesdale returns from the forest, resists frightening impulses, and writes a new Election Sermon.

At the holiday marketplace, Hester learns that Chillingworth plans to join their voyage.

Dimmesdale’s sermon draws admiration, while a shipmaster’s message deepens Hester’s fear for their escape.

Dimmesdale mounts the scaffold with Hester and Pearl, confesses publicly, and dies after Pearl kisses him.

Chillingworth dies and leaves Pearl his wealth; after years away, Hester returns alone and freely wears her letter.