Francisco scorns the tortures that await him, and exults as Sforza dies. Dalila weeps and scorns Samson and runs into her dwelling. Embittered by years of Joe's coldness and philandering, Phyllis scorns his attempt at reconciliation. She is disgusted by his poverty and crass behavior, he scorns her superficiality and materialism. Mari, who still scorns her child, prods her against her will. The wife in particular ignores him, and the narrator scorns her. Medea now rises and scorns Giasone for his disloyalty. She scorns him for his dirty hands and he slaps her face. Arabella scorns Oolanga and is deeply insulted that he would dare to approach her. Haman appeals to Esther for pardon, but she scorns him. Lana is disturbed by the spectacle and apologizes to Grace, who scorns her. She scorns and insults Artemis, who in retribution eventually brings about the mortal's suicide. According to Atkins, whereas religion scorns the power of human comprehension, science respects it. Roberts openly scorns Williams's brutality and serves as challenge to his authority. Hester scorns Caroline and reminds her that Hester was once her babysitter.