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The Scarlet Letter | Chapter 8 Summary and Analysis

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Mistress Hibbins: sister of the Governor, reputed to be a witch

Summary
Governor Bellingham is the first of the group to come upon Pearl and expresses surprise at her brightly colored outfit. Reverend Wilson is next to react and asks if she is a Christian child. Wilson then recognizes Hester Prynne and tells Bellingham that this is the woman and child of whom they were just speaking.

The Governor explains that for the sake of Pearl’s soul, the authorities are considering removing her from Hester’s care...



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