Which event described in chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter takes place as the story begins?

Officials lock the jail door.

A rose bush is planted.

A crowd gathers at the jail.

Puritans visit the cemetery.

A crowd gathers at the jail is the event described in chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter takes place as the story begins.

Answer: C

Explanation

The event is narrated in chapter 1 of the book.

The narrator illustrates in the first chapter, a scaly crown that was gathering at the entrance of jail in Boston.

This is an indication that the prison was constructed for dangerous criminals.

Next to the door of the prison; there was a wild rose that was seen by every prisoner while moving out.

In this chapter, prisoners are referred to as sinners and are condemned for their criminal activities.

Further, the rose portrayed as of sympathy.