Dimmesdale has to suffer much more than Hester
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Student: Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hằng
Class: 02G
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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Question:
Do you think that Dimmesdale suffers more than Hester in the consequences of their sin? Why or why not? Give your explanation.
Being sinners of adultery, both Hester and Dimmesdale - the two main characters in the famous novel 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne - receive the punishment in different ways and have to
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that made up Hester's life, the scarlet letter ceased to be a stigma [...], and became a type of something to be sorrowed over, and looked upon with awe, yet with reverence'. In conclusion, all the agony destroying the minister's mind and soul is somewhat too harsh a punishment in comparison with his partner's. We admire Hester for her courage and unyielding will, but much pity Dimmesdale for his great suffering during the long seven years.
that made up Hester's life, the scarlet letter ceased to be a stigma [...], and became a type of something to be sorrowed over, and looked upon with awe, yet with reverence'. In conclusion, all the agony destroying the minister's mind and soul is somewhat too harsh a punishment in comparison with his partner's. We admire Hester for her courage and unyielding will, but much pity Dimmesdale for his great suffering during the long seven years.