Alas, if he discern such sinfulness in his own white soul, what horrid spectacle would he behold in thine or mine!'" ... Although the society accepts him as a better individual and as a positive example for the community, Dimmesdale becomes even more distressed after his attempt of confession because of his own guilt of being unable to admit his sin. ... Oftentimes, this Protestant and Puritan divine had plied it on his own shoulders; laughing bitterly at himself the while, and smiting so much the more pitilessly because of that bitter laugh. ... Not only is Dimmesdale being physically de...

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