Characters
Hester Prynne - The big sinner herself, she committed adultery with Rev. Dimmesdale; Has a child named Pearl; Used to be married to Roger Chillingworth; Is ridiculed and judged everyday of her life.
Roger Chillingworth- The old husband of Hester; A deceitful, vengeful man who wants revenge; Doctor of the town; friend of Dimmesdale.
Arthur Dimmesdale- The young, minister whose sermons are well respected; The father of Pearl; Overcome with guilt; Unhealthy, almost elderly man; Broke the vows of marriage with Hester.
Pearl- The daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale; Strong-willed, strange little girl, and unlike any other child in the novel.
Roger Chillingworth- The old husband of Hester; A deceitful, vengeful man who wants revenge; Doctor of the town; friend of Dimmesdale.
Arthur Dimmesdale- The young, minister whose sermons are well respected; The father of Pearl; Overcome with guilt; Unhealthy, almost elderly man; Broke the vows of marriage with Hester.
Pearl- The daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale; Strong-willed, strange little girl, and unlike any other child in the novel.