This chapter is where Hester arrives at the scaffold and immediately sees a
man dressed in a mixture of English and Native American clothing. She recognizes
him as her husband. Hester's husband motions for Hester not to reveal his
identity, which shows he has a secretive side since he wants to remain anonymous
among the towns people. We are also introduced to Reverend Dimmesdale a
charismatic, passionate, yet shy young man. Governor Bellingham is also thrown
into the fray of these newly introduced characters. He is
a powerful educated man of high statue. During Hester's time on the
scaffold she is questioned about the identity of the man who fathered her baby.
Hester then makes the statement that her child will know no earthly father but
will seek only a heavenly father.
man dressed in a mixture of English and Native American clothing. She recognizes
him as her husband. Hester's husband motions for Hester not to reveal his
identity, which shows he has a secretive side since he wants to remain anonymous
among the towns people. We are also introduced to Reverend Dimmesdale a
charismatic, passionate, yet shy young man. Governor Bellingham is also thrown
into the fray of these newly introduced characters. He is
a powerful educated man of high statue. During Hester's time on the
scaffold she is questioned about the identity of the man who fathered her baby.
Hester then makes the statement that her child will know no earthly father but
will seek only a heavenly father.
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