Arthur Dimmesdale: a modern man caught within the realm of the puritans. ... Is it possible to attain forgiveness in a Puritan society after committing such a heinous sin? Forgiveness is always a possibility in my eyes, though the puritans see black and white. ... A punishment suitable for such a sin is already been instituted since the day it happened. ... "Then flinging the already written pages of the Election Sermon into the fire- (pg 154) The final realization that he must admit to his sin to the public. ...

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and Dimmesdale replies, "Not now child, but at another time...At the great judgement day". ... Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl's planned departure to Europe was Election day, a New England holiday in which a new governor is installed. ... While Dimmesdale gave his Election Day sermon, Pearl said, "Mother...was that the same minister that kissed me by the brook?" ... The Scarlet Letter is a novel that exemplifies the significance of adherence to Puritan tradition, and the fate of those who deviate from their doctrine. Although Reverend Dimmesdale sins, thus defying these principles, he co...

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After the two speak about the predicament and decide to leave for England, Dimmesdale is so relieved that he might be able to escape his sin that he thinks five evil thoughts, which for the puritans is as bad as sinning itself. ... When Dimmesdale finishes his Election Day sermon, he walks up onto the scaffold with Hester and Pearl and confesses everything to the people around him. ...

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• Grade Level: High School