All about Mistress Hibbins from Nathaniel Hawthorne's
The Scarlet Letter

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All about Mistress Hibbins

Mistress Hibbins made an appearance in 2 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
Mistress Hibbins, sister to Governor Bellingham and later known as a witch, appears at the end of the chapter, inviting Hester to join a gathering of witches, which Hester declines.
The eccentric Mistress Hibbins interacts with Hester, suggesting knowledge of shared secrets, and is recognized by the townspeople for her reputed involvement in witchcraft.

Mistress Hibbins's Relationships

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

Chapter 8 - THE ELF-CHILD AND THE MINISTER: Invites her to a witch's meeting, showing a secretive connection to the supernatural.
Chapter 22 - THE PROCESSION: Mistress Hibbins confronts Hester about her shared knowledge of the minister's hidden guilt.

A summary of Mistress Hibbins's 1 connection to Pearl, by chapter.

Chapter 22 - THE PROCESSION: She converses teasingly with Pearl, suggesting that she knows more about the child's heritage than she reveals.