All about Infant from Nathaniel Hawthorne's
The Scarlet Letter

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All about Infant

Infant made an appearance in 2 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
Hester's baby, who is physically affected by the shaming experience, emitting cries and reaching towards Dimmesdale during his plea.
Hester's infant appears in this chapter as a sufferer of both physical ailment and her mother's emotional turmoil. The baby's pain and subsequent calming become a focal point that catalyzes the interaction between Hester and Chillingworth.

Infant's Relationships

A summary of Infant's 2 connections to Hester Prynne, by chapter.

Chapter 3 - THE RECOGNITION: Her mother, who is protective and caring.
Chapter 4 - THE INTERVIEW: The infant is Hester's daughter and the most immediate reason for her emotional turmoil.

A summary of Infant's 1 connection to Roger Chillingworth, by chapter.

Chapter 4 - THE INTERVIEW: Chillingworth tends to the infant, providing relief from its suffering, but with no personal paternal affection.