Ch+17+through+21-Plot,+character+development

> - Hester throws the A off of her clothes but then Pearl gets mad at her and wants her to put it back on > It symbolizes that the Scarlett letter won't leave her.
 * Dimmesdale and Hester talk about Chillingworth stating that Chillingworth has committed the vilest sin. He is seeking constant revenge.
 * There is some foreshadowing during the line that says, "However, she concludes that “a lie is never good, even though death threatens on the other side.”" This is foreshadowing Dimmesdale will die if the truth is told.
 * Hester has become stronger with the scarlet letter. Is has made her think for herself and make stronger and better decisions. She has more willpower and knows more about herself. Hester was able to get the meaning of the letter changed with her actions.
 * Hester almost gets free but then she doesn't get on the boat
 * Hester tears off the scarlet letter and tosses it into the bushes. Rather than landing in the brook which could carry it away, the scrap of cloth lands among the fallen leaves on the edge of the water.