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freckle sisters. technically they aren’t even in afaac but. i needed to draw them for reasons.
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freckle sisters. technically they aren’t even in afaac but. i needed to draw them for reasons.
An Overview of Chapter 24 of The Scarlet Letter
An Overview of Chapter 19 of The Scarlet Letter
Theme
Chapter 24 concludes the novel with closure given to all unfinished matters. Hawthorne makes arguments surrounding sin and guilt. Questions of morality, identity, and hypocrisy are brought to the surface. In Chapter 24, Hawthorne is concluding with the argument that despite the consequences and views on sin, we are all human. He argues that all men are capable of wrongdoings, yet only acts on them if they choose to. He says, "Be true! Be true! Be true! Show freely to the world, if not your worst, yet some trait by which the worst may be inferred (177)." Using climax, Chapter 24 shows the consequences of sin and guilt. With the whole novel rising up to this chapter, Hawthorne brings a sort of catharsis with the climax, when all is confessed, all is revealed, and all unfinished matters are finally given closure. Hawthorne further develops his arguments with character and plot through developing the theme of identity. Pearl, having been a symbol of sin and torture to her parents, now becomes human-like. Having tortured her parents, as a solidified being of the scarlet letter, for not confessing, the admission of sin frees Pearl from her previous character. By hiding his sin, Dimmesdale caused more harm than good. Pearl is finally able to stand with her father, Chillingworth no longer has a purpose, and Dimmesdale finally comes clean. With the reveal, Pearl no longer becomes a symbol of sin, but is now set free from the confession.
Furthermore, Hawthorne argues that suffering can also lead to good things. Using character and plot, the identity of Hester Prynne and the scarlet letter no longer stands as one of evil and wrongdoing, but of hope and grace. When Hester returns after her absence, the story of Hester Prynne and the scarlet letter has become a legend. As one who has endured suffering, Hester is able to give to others, the hopeless and those suffering, a sense of hope and bring them comfort. Climax, again helps construct Hawthorne’s argument. The identity of Hester Prynne began as one of evil and sin, and perhaps the scarlet letter may always slightly stand in such an identity. However, Hester’s suffering allowed her to become an advocate for others in similar circumstances. The chapters develop in relation to one another as they connect to build up and bring the novel to a climax. In Chapter 24, these universal arguments that have been developed, contrasted, and questioned lead up to the climax, in which all things are resolved.
Chapter 19 Summary
Reverend Dimmesdale and Hester Prynne are at a brook with their daughter Pearl. Hester had previously removed the scarlet letter from her chest, which was difficult for Pearl to deal with.
Hester and Dimmesdale are conversing while Pearl is wandering across the brook decorating herself with flowers. Then Hester calls Pearl over to her and Dimmesdale so he could show affection towards her. Pearl is hesitant to cross to the other side and keeps pointing to where the Scarlet Letter should be on Hester's bosom. Hester does not realize that Pearl is pointing where the letter should be. Hester continues to beckon her. Pearl finally comes to Hester after she put the Scarlet Letter back on and she kissed Hester on her brow, both cheeks, and on the Scarlet Letter. Hester tells Pearl that Dimmesdale will love her and that she'd get twice as much of love. So Pearl goes to Dimmesdale and he shows affection by giving her a kiss on her brow. Pearl then asks Dimmesdale if he would stand with them on the scaffold, but he is stll not willing to do so. After seeing that Dimmesdale is still not committed to Hester and herself, Pearl goes over to the brook to wash off the kiss that Dimmesdale gave her on the brow.