![]() ![]() He is redeemed at the end of the novel when he releases his secret sin openly. ![]() His self-condemnation due to his un-confessed sin utterly destroys him physically and psychologically. In contrast to Hester, Dimmesdale always puts his hands on his heart to hide the fictional “A” on his soul. She is able to gather strength and courage and flourishes in spite of the “A” symbol and people begin to interpret the A as meaning “Able” rather than “Adultery.” ![]() As a result of her repentance, she is charitable to the poor and sympathetic to the broken-hearted. However, the public humiliation she faces because of her confessed sin does not destroy her inward spirit but rather redeems her from her sin. Hester Prynne is deeply sinned and she is guilty of adultery. She commits the sin of adultery and her partner in sin is Arthur Dimmesdale. “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne tells the story of Hester Prynne, the protagonist of the novel. ![]()
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