“The Scarlet Letter” Ch 10-11 10 minute timed write Deductive reasoning: logical process in which a conclusion is based on the aligning of multiple premises (conclusions/findings) that are generally assumed to be true. Analyze Chillingworth’s deductive reasoning throughout the text thus far. Focus especially on the realization that he comes to by the end of chapter 10.

Ch 10 Leech (term for a doctor) Chillingworth is suspicious of stress (potential cause – a secret?) Dimmesdale refuses to give the secret Chillingworth and Dimmesdale see Hester and Pearl in the cemetery by Dimmesdale’s house (Pearl playing with SL attaching prickly burrs to it shows fixation and symbolic connection, especially when she throws one at Dimmesdale) Pearl claims the Black Man has possessed Dimmesdale (alluding to them being the next to be possessed) Dimmesdale’s health worsens Convinced it’s still a secret, Chillingworth sneakily looks for a sign of sin on Dimmesdale’s body and finds an “A” on his chest

Ch 11 Chillingworth now believes Dimmesdale is Pearl’s father He determines that maltreatment will ensure Dimmesdale feels the wrath of his sin with Chillingworth’s wife Dimmesdale’s sermons become more passionate (it seems he is channeling emotions and becoming more personable) Topic of sin – describes himself as pollution and a lie (think about how this compares to what the crowd should view their reverend as) Irony – people have not made any connection to his true sin so they still view him in a positive light Dimmesdale is consumed with guilt – he whips himself and is haunted by the idea of confessing in public (he feels the world will not be right without his confession)

“The Scarlet Letter” Ch 10-11 10 minute timed write Deductive reasoning: logical process in which a conclusion is based on the aligning of multiple premises (conclusions/findings) that are generally assumed to be true. Analyze Chillingworth’s deductive reasoning throughout the text thus far. Focus especially on the realization that he comes to by the end of chapter 10.

Writing Selection Due Friday (Tone Quiz for the next 2 weeks will be on Monday) Utilize Chapters 10, 11 and 12 to aid your answering of the writing selection prompt. Dimmesdale’s mysterious illness is explored in depth in this section. Outline a well written essay in which you examine how the narrator conflates Dimmesdale’s illness with his hidden sin, then explain what this reveals about the narrator’s notion of the effects of sin and secrecy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Required outline components (Only the purpose statement, topic sentence, and elaboration need to be complete sentences) * Purpose statement (7 step) * 2 Body paragraphs (Topic sentence, evidence, elaboration, evidence, elaboration, summary sentence)