... manifested differently within them. Their future and newfound identities are a projection of the past sins that they have committed. While their sin may have been a choice, the consequences from their misgivings are shown to be up to fate. While both characters have a major transformation in identity throughout the novel, Hester's is the most revolutionary. Hester creates a new identity for herself as a woman, ... completely devoid of her past sins, and in turn is shown to be a positive and empowering role model. In the final chapter and scene of the novel, Hawthorne indicates that alth...

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... was committed which was seven years ago. Hester and Dimmesdale decide that the three of them will run away together where they can live together feel like a family and not live in sin anymore, wash there hands of the sin. There ship is not leaving for another four days. In this time a lot of major events will happen. Dimmesdale has transformed from a god like man, to a crazy ... ill man to a haggard and feeble man and last of thus far a happy and relieved man. Hester also has told Dimmesdale that her ... his last change and then died. He had finally relieved himself of guilt after seve...

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• Grade Level: High School