The Scarlet Letter: Hester's Advice To Dimmesdale
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After committing the sin of adultery, Dimmesdale’s physical and mental condition begins to deteriorate. When Hester asks him to run away from the situation they are in, he begins the final descent to his demise. Initially, the idea lifts his spirits. Eventually he feels compelled to confes ....
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.... in health affects not only his body but his mind and morality. On his return trip from the forest, Dimmesdale finds himself feelings evil and sinful impulses. He feels tempted to stop and teach the little ones "wicked words", he has an impure thought about a young female member of his congregation, and he has to restrain himself from saying things about the "vile communion supper."
Dimmesdale's acceptance of Hester's advice demonstrates his natural tendency to sin. His sin of a ....
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