... described in the beginning of the book. Sunshine suddenly floods the forest with light, and the melancholy brook in the forest suddenly becomes merry. Hester talks to the minister about their daughter and is delighted that Dimmesdale can finally meet Pearl. Pearl, however, approaches warily when her mother calls her, eyeing her joyful parents with suspicion. The little girl makes her mother to put the scarlet letter on and ... and dies. The book's conclusion tells of the aftermath of the minister's death. Those who were there on Election Day can not exactly describe what they saw as the m...

• Word Count: 3653
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

... hypocrite that he was!--the light in which his vague confession would be viewed." (127) They love him all the more for his honest and humble character, and this is Reverend Dimmesdale's intent. Even as he plans to run away with Hester Prynne four days after their meeting in the forest, he comforts himself with the knowledge that he will give his sermon on predestination on the third day, and thus ... forest. This seems to be the only escape for the Puritans in the novel. This is the only place where the people can be free from Puritan law and code. It is here, in the forest that Reveren...

• Word Count: 2932
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School