understand what he is talking about.

He goes on to speak about Salem, where his relatives have lived and died since its

existence. Over time Salem has become more of an instinct to his family, and has tried to escape, but always come back. His children were not born in Salem because he wanted to break free of the tradition. He compares people to plants in that if you do not transplant, future crops will be ruined.

He descries his forefathers as Puritans. They would not approve of his lifestyle as a

writer because it is to unproductive.

He then describes his return to Salem and his new job at the Custom House. His

employees are elderly veterans that both amused and pained the author. After the men found out he meant no harm they relax and spend their time telling stories.

Custom House Inspector- head leader of all custom houses, great physical condition

despite of old age, but had no brains. His father put him into his position. He has no memories of experiences, only food.

Collector- very old, strong spirit, his age has physically affected him, in war he was

Hester chooses to name her baby Pearl because she was a great price and was

To make money Hester begins to make garments for the upper class members of her

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Approximate Word count = 4427
Approximate Pages = 18 (250 words per page double spaced)