In The Scarlett Letter, what is ironic about the first scaffold scene?

A. Hester is married to Chillingworth and he has just arrived.

B. Dimmesdale is called upon to ask Hester who the father is.

C. It is the first time Hester has come into public wearing the scarlet "A"

D. Pearl recognizes Chillingworth as her father

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Kasen Hull

17 July, 23:23

In The Scarlett Letter, what is ironic about the first scaffold scene?

A. Hester is married to Chillingworth and he has just arrived.

B. Dimmesdale is called upon to ask Hester who the father is.

C. It is the first time Hester has come into public wearing the scarlet "A"

D. Pearl recognizes Chillingworth as her father

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Jordyn Carlson · Answer 1

I believe what is ironic about the first scaffold scene in "The Scarlet Letter" is B) that Dimmesdale is called upon to ask Hester who the father is.

When in fact, he is the father.