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Why does Dimmesdale say he has not found peace?
When Hester asked Dimmesdale the same question, he confessed that he had not found peace and that he was miserable. Dimmesdale constantly sought support, strength, courage, and validation from Hester. The reason for this is that he lacked those exact characteristics.
Was Dimmesdale forgiven?
Dimmesdale was never able to forgive himself so it followed it to his grave. Hester forgave herself and was seen as Able as time went by.
Does peace come to Hester or Dimmesdale?
Hester found peace because she was dealing with something that required acceptance of external punishment rather than dealilng with the intense blame and guilt of Dimmesdale.
How does he answer Hester’s question has Dimmesdale found peace?
Hester finds peace through the acceptance of her own humanity with all its limitations. Hester finds peace within herself, with her knowledge or belief that there was something “sacred” (consecrated) in what they had done.
Do Dimmesdale and Hester love each other?
Yes, she loves him very much. Think about it. Despite being asked over and over again, and despite having to bear the brunt of her punishment, shame and degradation alone, Hester never reveals that Dimmesdale is the father of her child. She protects his identity fiercely, at great personal loss and sacrifice.
How has Dimmesdale’s secret sin affected his life?
How has Dimmesdale’s secret sin affected his life? Use a quote to support your answers and cite the page number. His secret affected his life because he felt that he should feel guilty for the things that he had done. From what does Hester hope to save Dimmesdale by telling him the truth about Chillingworth?
Why does Dimmesdale forgive Hester?
Why does Dimmesdale forgive Hester for hiding Chillingworth’s identity? He realizes that as a woman, she is weak. He knows it is his fate to suffer. He can’t stand to see Hester upset.
What secret does Hester reveal to Dimmesdale?
Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband. This news causes a “dark transfiguration” in Dimmesdale, and he begins to condemn Hester, blaming her for his suffering. Hester, unable to bear his harsh words, pulls him to her chest and buries his face in the scarlet letter as she begs his pardon.
How do Dimmesdale and Hester escape?
In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are finally able to escape both the public eye and Chillingworth. Hester tells the minister not to worry. She insists, though, that Dimmesdale free himself from the old man’s power. The former lovers plot to steal away on a ship to Europe, where they can live with Pearl as a family.
How does Dimmesdale’s eloquent argument save Hester’s soul?
Sims Dimmesdale was a key contribution to Hesters keeping Pearl, he saved her soul because she did not sign to the devil. Qh: “-What a change and come over his features-how much uglier they were-how his dark complexion seem to have grown duskier, and his figure more misshapen…”
How is Chillingworth evil?
Having lost the objects of his revenge, the leech has no choice but to die. Ultimately, Chillingworth represents true evil. He is associated with secular and sometimes illicit forms of knowledge, as his chemical experiments and medical practices occasionally verge on witchcraft and murder.