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Plot Entry
Hester Prynne is led to the town prison, holding her infant child and sporting a capitalized "A" made of scarlet cloth. -
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Scarlet Letter Timeline
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Plot Entry
Roger Chillingworth reveals his true identity to Hester, as her missing husband. -
Historical Event
Boston becomes the site of the first UFO sighting in America. -
Historical Event
Boston was ordered to be 'disgarrisoned' by Parliament following the First English Civil War. -
Historical Event
The first "Liberty Tree" elm was planted by colonists in Boston as a symbol of freedom. -
Plot Event
A meteor traces out an "A" in the night sky. -
Plot Event
Arthur Dimmesdale passes away. -
Plot Event
Roger Chillingworth passes away. -
Event Plot
Hester and Pearl leave Boston. -
Historical Event
Margaret Jones is the first person to be executed for the charge of witchcraft following a witch trial.
