Characters in The Scarlet Letter
Only Four Major Ones Hester Dimmesdale Chillingworth Pearl
All Four are Symbolic Hester Symbolizes strength and courage as well as non- conformity Dimmesdale Symbolizes weakness and moral cowardess Chillingworth Symbolizes vengefulness, coldness Pearl Symbolizes naturalness, honesty and non-conformity
Minor Characters Rev. Mr. Wilson: The older pastor in Boston Governor Bellingham: The Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony Mistress Hibbins: The Governor’s Sister, a witch (hanged for witchcraft in actual history)