Chapters+16-20

"Black Man"- The best explanation Hester has for her daughter is to tell her that she has indeed met the “Black Man” and that the scarlet letter is his mark
 * imagery/symbolisms**

Sunlight: The sun shines on the couple when Hester removes the scarlet letter, suggesting that nature, God, or both favor their plan.

the forest: the forest symbolizes honesty, a place where she can be honest with Dimmesdale

nature: being in nature and in the forest shows as an escape from Puritan society and brings them freedom. also, unity with nature shows purity.

**character behavior** Dimmesdale and Hester are making plans to escape to Europe.

**important passages**

**questions/predictions**