The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter are two exceptional books that deal with the issue of guilt .The Crucible portrayed to be a modern play written by Arthur Miller based on a true story, of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. ... (Hawthorne 130) This quote refers to John Proctor and Arthur Dimmesdale. ... Proctor and Dimmesdale's hearts were aching with guilt because of what they had done. Dimmesdale feared to show his face because he felt he was deceiving the townspeople by coming off so pious and virtuous. ... The fact that Dimmesdale was not married made it obvious that he truly did love ...

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In Arthur Miller's book, adultery is not seen by most as a major point, but it is the focus around which the death of the main characters, John and Elizabeth Proctor, is built. ... In the core of the market place, Dimmesdale does the same thing and admits to the sin that has plagued him for seven years. ... Just as comparable is Arthur and Hester's walk through the woods; at this place they are safe from the brutal eye of Boston and are liberated to share their love of each other. ... Later Dimmesdale punishes himself with his own confession in the marketplace, in front of the...

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