Question

The Problem with Dimmesdale

By Mary Elizabeth Clare

Part A: Read this line from the text:

At times in the novel, he also seems to prize his guilt, bearing it as if it were as gilded as Hester's letter.

What does this line suggest about the author's attitude toward Dimmesdale?

A. Dimmesdale has fully repented.
B. Dimmesdale has much to be afraid of.
C. Dimmesdale might think too much of himself.
D. Dimmesdale thinks he is better than Hester.

Part B:
Which line helps develop the idea expressed in the answer to Part A?

E. He values his position in society more than just

Answer 1

F. Dimmesdale does not suffer this public shame, he is shamed nonetheless.
G. Dimmesdale, however, can never escape his own inner torment.
H. In addition, unlike Hester, Dimmesdale has no source of human comfort.

Please enter the letters associated to your answers, in alphabetical order, into the blank provided. Please use commas to separate your letters, but do not include spaces. Example: A,E

Answer 2

Part A: Read this line from the text:

At times in the novel, he also seems to prize his guilt, bearing it as if it were as gilded as Hester's letter.

What does this line suggest about the author's attitude toward Dimmesdale?

A. Dimmesdale has fully repented.
B. Dimmesdale has much to be afraid of.
C. Dimmesdale might think too much of himself.
D. Dimmesdale thinks he is better than Hester.

Answer D

Answer 3

Which line helps develop the idea expressed in the answer to Part A?

E. He values his position in society more than just



F. Dimmesdale does not suffer this public shame, he is shamed nonetheless.
G. Dimmesdale, however, can never escape his own inner torment.
H. In addition, unlike Hester, Dimmesdale has no source of human comfort.

answer h