What colony is the setting for the novel?
The setting for the novel is Boston, the Massachussets colony.
Where in the colony does the opening chapter take place?
It takes place in the vicinity of Cornhill, the author describes its prison-house.
For what 2 “practical necessities” did the new colony set aside land?
The colony set aside land for allotting a portion of the soil as a cemetery, and another portior as the side of the prison.
Who is Anne Hutchinson? How does Hawthorne feel about her?
Anne Hutchinson was a strong woman who had the courage to talk about her religious ideas, which were different from the Puritans' tradition. Therefore, she was banished because of her "blasphemy" and went to Rhode Island. It seems to me that Hawtorne likes this woman for her bravery to rebel to the corrupted tradition, and he calls her "sainted".
What 2 possible symbols does the rose have for the reader?
The rose might symbolize both the bright natural purity compared to the black and old human building, so simbolizing the purity of nature. But another possible explanation is that the bush represents yes, the purity, but Anne's one, put side by side to the society.
All correct!
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