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The meeting of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale is awkward at first. After speaking of unimportant matters, both confess that they have not found peace. The minister tells of his continued hypocrisy and wishes for one person before whom he could daily be known for the sinner he is. Hester replies that there is such a person and he “dwellest with him under the same roof.” Dimmes-dale is furious with Hester for concealing Chillingworth’s identity, and allowing him to go through the horror of living with...

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1. The Scarlet Letter: Introduction
2. Overview
3. Nathaniel Hawthorne Biography
4. Summary
5. Summary and Analysis
   1. Chapter 1 Summary and Analysis
   2. Chapter 2 Summary and Analysis
   3. Chapter 3 Summary and Analysis
   4. Chapter 4 Summary and Analysis
   5. Chapter 5 Summary and Analysis
   6. Chapter 6 Summary and Analysis
   7. Chapter 7 Summary and Analysis
   8. Chapter 8 Summary and Analysis
   9. Chapter 9 Summary and Analysis
   10. Chapter 10 Summary and Analysis
   11. Chapter 11 Summary and Analysis
   12. Chapter 12 Summary and Analysis
   13. Chapter 13 Summary and Analysis
   14. Chapter 14 Summary and Analysis
   15. Chapter 15 Summary and Analysis
   16. Chapter 16 Summary and Analysis
   17. Chapter 17 Summary and Analysis
   18. Chapter 18 Summary and Analysis
   19. Chapter 19 Summary and Analysis
   20. Chapter 20 Summary and Analysis
   21. Chapter 21 Summary and Analysis
   22. Chapter 22 Summary and Analysis
   23. Chapter 23 Summary and Analysis
   24. Chapter 24 Summary and Analysis
6. Quizzes
7. Characters
8. Themes
9. Style
10. Historical Context
11. Critical Overview
12. Essays and Criticism
13. Suggested Essay Topics
14. Sample Essay Outlines
15. Compare and Contrast
16. Topics for Further Study
17. Media Adaptations
18. What Do I Read Next?
19. Bibliography and Further Reading
20. Pictures
21. Copyright

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