The Scarlet Letter, Chapter 7 요약

줄거리

1. Hester visits Governor Bellingham to deliver gloves and challenge reports that influential inhabitants want to take Pearl away.
2. Pearl wears crimson and gold clothing that makes her resemble Hester’s scarlet letter.
3. When town children propose throwing mud, Pearl charges at them and drives them away.
4. Hester insists on entering the mansion despite a servant’s warning that the Governor has company.
5. The polished armor reflects Hester with her scarlet letter enlarged until it nearly hides her.
6. Pearl demands a red rose, screams despite Hester’s warning, and becomes quiet as men approach.

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눈여겨볼 점

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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