Question

what is a theme? a prominent image that recurs throughout the novel the main character of the story the lesson being taught by the story a way to keep track of the development of each character in the novel 35 multiple choice 2 points hester’s headstone reads: “hester dimmesdale, wife, mother” “in sooth, in death, thou hast received thy reconciliation” “here lies hester prynne: devoted mother and lover of all things beautiful” “on a field, sable, the letter a gules” 36 multiple choice 2 points choose the best answer according to the definitions or synonyms given. a deadly epidemic or disease sable draught dwarf pestilence

Explanation:

1. In literary terms, a theme is the core message, lesson, or central idea explored in a story, which matches "the lesson being taught by the story".
2. In The Scarlet Letter, Hester and Dimmesdale's shared headstone bears the inscription "On a field, sable, the letter A gules", which references the red "A" (gules is red, sable is black) tied to Hester's sin.
3. "Pestilence" is defined as a deadly, widespread epidemic or disease, which aligns with the given definition.

Answer:

1. the lesson being taught by the story
2. "On a field, sable, the letter A gules"
3. pestilence