The Scarlet Letter : Characters
The Scarlet Letter is a notable literary work by Nathaniel Hawthorne. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, to various questions of The Scarlet Letter.
Characters
Hester Prynne: Protagonist and wearer of the Scarlet Letter
Arthur Dimmesdale: Puritan minister in Boston
Pearl: Illicit daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale
Roger Chillingworth: Hester’s aged husband. Real name: Prynne.
Governor Billingham: Former governor of Boston
Mistress Hibbins: Billingham’s sister. Symbol of evil.
John Wilson: Boston’s elder clergyman.