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September 10, 2005
The Scarlet Letter--Chpt 1-7
I found the scene of chapter 2 interesting. The Puritans are supposed to be such a devout group of Christians, but they seem to get such enjoyment out of "throwing stones' so to speak. Perhaps they feel that if they keep all the attention on the sins of their neighbor, there will be less time for anyone to find out about their own sins?
I also find it interesting that both Hester and her former husband decide to stay in the town of her punishment. I can understand why he would not want it to be known that he is her husband(who has finally returned) because of the shame that would bring on him. But if she is able to leave and start a new life where her sin is unknown, I think she should, if only for her daughters sake. The only reason to stay is if she is so in love with the daughter's father that she wants to at least be in close proximity.
It is also interesting the way that Hester chooses to dress both herself and Pearl. Does she make Pearl's dress resemble her scarlet letter as a living reminder to herself of her sin or as a reminder that of that sin came a miracle?
Posted by HollyMcCloy at September 10, 2005 08:10 PM