The primary place where the first hint is given is at Hester’s public condemnation. Arthur Dimmesdale is chosen to demand that Hester tells the identity of who her lover is. While everybody acts badly toward Hester because of her sin, Dimmesdale acts in the opposite way. He speaks in a sweet, rich, deep voice toward her. He shows mercy toward Hester and when Hester refuses to tell the identity of her lover, he doesn’t press her any further. Also at Hester’s public condemnation, there is another clue given. Pearl directs her gaze on Dimmesdale and reaches out towards him.

Many times throughout the novel, the events and actions involving Pearl hint at who her father is. While at the Governor’s H

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