... 's image in front of the whole town and tell them that he was an adulterer also. The next, man versus self, conflict arose inside of the Revered Dimmesdale. He was torn between the option of keeping quiet and keeping his position and taking care of his family. He held guilt that ripped him apart, because he was letting Hester take all ... down upon Hester, but not if they crossed to the other side of the street when they saw her. It was made clear that Hester made and embroidered the Governor's clothes, but not whether she was paid, or even given a friendly word. Hawthorne's descriptions...

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