Read this excerpt from chapter 2 of the scarlet letter. meagre, indeed, and cold, was the sympathy that a transgressor might look for, from such bystanders at the scaffold. on the other hand, a penalty which, in our days, would infer a degree of mocking infamy and ridicule, might then be invested with almost as stern a dignity as the punishment of death itself. which best describes the purpose of the words “meagre,” “scaffold,” “stern,” and “punishment of death”? a. they impart a judgmental, reproachful mood. b. they impart a gloomy and woeful mood. c. they establish the municipal setting of the town square. d. they establish the boisterous setting at the scaffold.

Answer :

A. They impart a judgmental, reproachful mood.

'Meagre' means inadequate and scanty. 'Scaffold' means a raised platform where public execution takes place. 'Stern' here means strict and severe. 'Punishment of death' in itself creates a sad and gory mood

The words used in the extract help in creating a critical and disapproving mood in "The Scarlet Letter'.

A. They impart a judgmental, reproachful mood.

it can be many reasons such as they could want they're family to live and explore more two. might just want to be nice.

3.some say for the greater good or future.

4. they might want to have they're baby,kid,family explore more. people just sacrifice.

true fact:

someone is sacrificed everyday.

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