The Scarlet Letter

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

THE MINISTER'S VIGIL, excerpt

Which line from the text explicitly describes the consequence if Dimmesdale stayed the whole night on the scaffold?

a. "…and stiffen his joints with rheumatism, and clog his throat with catarrh and cough"
b. "…defrauding the expectant audience of to-morrow's prayer and sermon"
c. "A mockery at which angels blushed and wept, …"
d. "…to exert their fierce and savage strength for a good purpose"

Question

The Scarlet Letter

By Nathaniel Hawthorne

THE MINISTER'S VIGIL, excerpt

Which line from the text explicitly describes the consequence if Dimmesdale stayed the whole night on the scaffold? 

a. "…and stiffen his joints with rheumatism, and clog his throat with catarrh and cough"
b. "…defrauding the expectant audience of to-morrow's prayer and sermon"
c. "A mockery at which angels blushed and wept, …"
d. "…to exert their fierce and savage strength for a good purpose"

anonymous · Answer

Roger Chillingworth, Hester's real husband, is described in more detail. After arriving at Boston and finding his wife in utter disgrace upon the pillory, he chooses to stay and live in the city. His uncommon intelligence and skill as a physician soon make him quite popular. Dimmesdale's poor health and Chillingworth's interest in the young man combine to make many of the church officials try to get them to live together. Dimmesdale declines at first, saying, "I need no medicine."



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