A student wrote the following sentence:

Pearl's father, the Reverend Dimmesdale, decides to live his punishment in secret rather than in public. Though Hester suffers, she, at least, has some "self-respect". In contrast, Dimmesdale is hounded by guilt and forced to live a double life.

Which replacement word would best clarify the meaning of "self-respect"?

a. Anger
b. Confidence
c. Honesty
d. Passion

Question

A student wrote the following sentence:

Pearl's father, the Reverend Dimmesdale, decides to live his punishment in secret rather than in public. Though Hester suffers, she, at least, has some "self-respect". In contrast, Dimmesdale is hounded by guilt and forced to live a double life.

Which replacement word would best clarify the meaning of "self-respect"? 

a. Anger
b. Confidence
c. Honesty
d. Passion

e.mccormick · Answer

Hmm...  it is in the context of a particular book or story?

anonymous · Answer

well look at the context and fit each word in....

anonymous · Answer

The reverand had a deep secret, Hester, although she suffered, had some (anger? confidence? honesty? passion?)

you know you are looking for a word that goes along with his hiding secret and her "not secret" (hard to have a secret with a belly like that)

is it the scarlet letter?? :)  (i like honesty)