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THE GOVERNOR’S HALL
An Analysis of Chapter 7
Tone
The Tone Of The Chapter Is Somber And Reflective, Combined With Moments Of Vivid Description And A Touch Of Foreboding As Hester Prepares To Defend Her Right To Keep Her Child.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Hostile - (4) | None - (1) | Moderate - (3) |
Basically...
Hester Prynne, accompanied by her daughter Pearl, visits Governor Bellingham's mansion to deliver embroidered gloves and to address the rumors that some townspeople intend to take Pearl away from her.
In more detail...
In Chapter VII, Hester Prynne sets out for Governor Bellingham's mansion, both to deliver a pair of gloves she has embroidered for him and to confront the rumors that some of the Puritan leaders, including the Governor, plan to remove her daughter Pearl from her care, due to concerns about Pearl's upbringing in the shadow of her mother's sin. On her way, she and Pearl encounter children who recognize Hester by the scarlet letter she wears and Pearl by her resemblance to it. Upon reaching the Governor's house, which is described in detail to reflect the New England Puritanism combined with the old English style of the Governor's taste, they are admitted inside. The chapter ends with Pearl's obstinate behavior and the approaching voices of the Governor and other gentlemen, setting the stage for the subsequent encounter.
Characters
- Hester Prynne
- About - Hester visits Governor Bellingham's mansion to discuss the fate of her daughter and deliver embroidered gloves. She is a strong-willed and determined woman, reflecting on her right to keep Pearl.
- Personality Traits - Reflective, determined, protective of her daughter.
- Physical Characteristics - She is described as beautiful with a dignified bearing.
- Character Connections
- Pearl - Pearl is Hester's young daughter, for whom she is fighting for custody.
- Governor Bellingham - Governor Bellingham is whom Hester has come to see, both to deliver his order and to confront him about the custody issue.
- Pearl
- About - Pearl accompanies her mother to the Governor's mansion, displaying her usual capricious and untamed behavior. She is a visual representation of Hester's scarlet letter.
- Personality Traits - Fiery, free-spirited, and mischievous, with a natural aversion to societal norms.
- Physical Characteristics - She is depicted as a beautiful child with 'deep and vivid' tints, dark brown hair, and gleaming eyes.
- Character Connections
- Hester Prynne - Hester is Pearl's mother, constantly battling for her daughter's well-being.
- Governor Bellingham
- About - Governor Bellingham is the person Hester is seeking out to discuss Pearl's custody. He is described as a leader with an honorable position, despite not being the highest in rank.
- Personality Traits - Influential, religiously rigid, and a former soldier.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Hester Prynne - The Governor is a key figure in deciding the potential fate of Hester's daughter.