The most memorable moment was when Dimmesdale then burns his old Election Sermon and spends the night writing a new sermon. Hester and Pearl are in the square for the Election Sermon and ceremonies. Hester is as usual dressed in all gray. She looks the same on the outside, but was anxious to finally be gone and her emotions seem to be transmitted into Pearl's behavior. Pearl asks what is going on in the square and whether the minister will greet them today, and Hester tells her not yet. The crowd of Puritans were as happy as their beliefs allowed, but even so were very drab and somber compared to their English ancestors on such occasions. The only colorful spots to the day were various groups of Indians. The sailors, who were on land from their ship, were very different from anyone else present. Their behavior would never have been tolerated if they were Puritans, but they were allowed to do almost anything and not be looked on badly. The captain of the ship approached Hester and told her that Chillingworth would be traveling with them.
I chose this as my memorable moment because it shows us how their characteristics develop.
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| Arthur showing his mark on his chest to the townspeople which he didn`t where it came from |
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| Pearl finally returns the favor of the minister, kissing him on the forehead |
