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Scarlet Letter: Dimmesdale's Identity

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GRADE Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides. – André Malraux. Everyone agrees that Dimmesdale deserved to be punished for his actions. However some believe that Hester should have revealed his identity, while other believe that she should not have. Personally I believe that Hester should have revealed who was the father of Pearl for three reasons: Dimmesdale deserved punishment, the pressing people, and Dimmesdale's guilt. The first reason why Hester should have revealed Dimmesdale's identity was Dimmesdale deserved punishment. I found on desiringgod.org that Puritan pastors took vows of celibacy and Dimmesdale broke that vow. Not only did he break his word but he also slept with a woman who was married. By breaking his vow

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