Arthur Dimmesdale both symbolize sinners. ... Dimmesdale is reflecting on what he has done, Hawthorne writes, "He thus typified the constant introspection wherewith he tortured, but could not purify himself." ... Dimmesdale is overwhelmed with the weight of the sin on his heart. ... Dimmesdale are talking about how Chillinworth (Hester's husband) has been getting his revenge, Hawthorne writes, "We are not, Hester, the worst sinners in the world. ... Hester and Arthur are sinners but not as bad as Chillinworth, because he has "violated in cold blood" which, is according to Puritan soci...

• Word Count: 647
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Knowing that Chillingworth is only trying to harm Hester and Dimmesdale, when she encounters him with her mother, she tells her mom to leave because the old Black Man with catch [her]...but he cannot catch little Pearl (Hawthorne 92). ... The way that Pearl acts as the only source of pureness and goodness only towards Hester and Dimmesdale shows that her character is not developed enough, and is merely a symbol of both their happiness and sin. ... When Hester, Arthur, and Pearl met in the forest, Pearl asks her mother if he [loves them] and if he will go back with [them] into town hand in...

• Word Count: 1245
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School