... want anyone to see his sinful face. The procession is the setting at which a sickly Dimmesdale's humanity is seen. Through the past seven years Dimmesdale has become frail and weak, at the hand of Chillingworth. I think that Dimmesdale does not admit to the townsfolk that he is the father of Pearl because he is afraid to love. The puritans strong moral code, along with their strong laws and ethical ... caused. Dimmesdale is in love with Hester, and he finally in his dying breath lets it be known to the townspeople. Is it possible to attain forgiveness in a Puritan society after committi...

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