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Question 14 • Honors English III

In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter , how does Hawthorne show that Master Dimmesdale is uncomfortable with the public aspect of his profession?

Answer

He describes Master Dimmesdale as a man of great accomplishment who speaks eloquently and is firm in his religious beliefs.

He describes Master Dimmesdale as someone who is most at ease in seclusion, not mingling outwardly among other people.

He describes Master Dimmesdale as childlike and pure with a voice that resembles that of an angel.

He describes Master Dimmesdale as a man who has the power to convince others to follow his command through his ability to speak passionately.

Explanation

Hawthorne presents Dimmesdale as a sensitive, inward person who is more comfortable in private than in public interaction. That suggests he is uneasy with the public-facing demands of being a minister, even though he is capable of speaking eloquently. Choice A describes this preference for seclusion; the other choices emphasize his abilities or qualities rather than his discomfort with public life.

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