Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time

Question 1

This is a description of a(n) trait.

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physical

Question 2

This is a description of a(n) trait.

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psychological

Question 3

Think about Hester Prynne as a character. Is this quotation an example of direct or indirect revelation?

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indirect

Question 4

What element of this passage helps you infer some of Hester’s character traits?

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what the character says

Question 5

Which type of character is the speaker of the dialogue in the excerpt?

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minor

Question 6

Based on the excerpt and your understanding of a minor character, would you classify the character as round or flat?

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flat

Suspense and Horror: Gothic Writing across Time Answers