Chapter 22 of The Scarlet Letter: The Procession of the Honored Officials

🚶‍♂️Dimmesdale's behavior during the procession adds to Hester's distress and foreshadows his revelation.

🔍Hester's scarlet letter receives more attention than ever, intensifying her agitation.

😇Dimmesdale is treated like a saint by the people, highlighting the differential treatment between him and Hester.

💔Hester, who confessed her sin and endured punishment with dignity, is scorned, while Dimmesdale, who concealed his sin, is celebrated.

⌛️Hester anxiously awaits Dimmesdale's sermon, knowing it will reveal the climax of the story.

Why doesn't Pearl recognize Dimmesdale during the procession?

—Pearl doesn't recognize Dimmesdale because he looks so strong and doesn't glance in Hester's direction.

What does Mistress Hibbins foreshadow about Dimmesdale?

—Mistress Hibbins foreshadows that Dimmesdale will soon reveal the black man's mark on his chest.

Why does Hester's agitation increase when people stare at her scarlet letter?

—Hester's agitation increases because people are staring at her scarlet letter more intently than ever.

How does the treatment of Hester and Dimmesdale differ?

—Hester, who confessed her sin and endured punishment, is scorned, while Dimmesdale, who concealed his sin, is celebrated.

What is Hester anxiously awaiting?

—Hester is anxiously awaiting Dimmesdale's sermon, which she knows will reveal the climax of the story.

00:09Chapter 22 of The Scarlet Letter is called the procession of the honored officials.

00:11Dimmesdale is among the officials, but Pearl doesn't recognize him.

00:16Dimmesdale's behavior during the procession causes Hester distress.

00:30Mistress Hibbins foreshadows Dimmesdale revealing the black man's mark.

00:36Hester's agitation increases as people stare at her scarlet letter.

00:41Dimmesdale is treated like a saint by the people.

00:54Hester anxiously awaits Dimmesdale's sermon, which will reveal the climax of the story.

01:00The differential treatment between Hester and Dimmesdale is evident.