... must also practice them. However, in The Scarlet Letter, a famous novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Reverend Dimmesdale carries the problem of confession and his wrongdoings are what makes him a far greater sinner than any other character in the novel. Arthur Dimmesdale is known to be the ˜perfect' example of a pious man. He is the eminent minister of the Puritan society who centers his teachings on what the bible says to be right ... or wrong and how performing unworthy acts of sin can affect moral relationships with others and the spiritual relationship with God. During some poin...

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, The Scarlet Letter is based on the puritanical custom of affixing a giant red, letter "A" to anybody that committed adultery. The novel centers on the adulterous Puritan Hester Prynne. Throughout the novel, she loyally refuses to reveal the name of her partner. The novel is generally regarded as Hawthorne's masterpiece and as one of the classics of American literature. However, it also reflects the typical, partriarchical attitude of both puritan society and of contemporary ... society. For instance, even the definition of the word, "Scarlet" carries with it sexis...

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