... responsible for her appearance. This brings the second part of community influence into play, family. Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale is the man who was mostly responsible for Hester's somber cast. Hester did not reveal Reverend Dimmesdale as her companion in the adulterous act at first. Her reason for not doing this can be debated ... rambunctious, imaginative and playful, not devilish or hateful. Most of the labeling can be related to the strict faith of the Puritan town. Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale was put in charge of keeping this faith among the people. Some may say that he failed, other...

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