Character Analysis of Arthur Dimmesdale in "The Scarlet Letter"
The Scarlet Letter is a story of characters that have to live and deal
with the effects of sin in different ways. Of these characters, the Reverend
Arthur Dimmesdale is the character portrayed as the most weak and unnoble.
Despite this portrayal Dimmesdale was a stronger character than given credit for.
His unbelievable amount of control in his way of handling his burdens displays
his great sense of strength and intellect.
We first see Dimmesdale portrayed as a nervous and sensitive individual.
Despite his outer appearance, inside Dimmesdale is a very stable, strong person.
Chapter Three states that he showed, ÿnervous sensibility and a vast power of
self restraint.ÿ While this seems to give Dimmesdale great strength, it is also
his largest flaw. His body refuses to do what his heart says is right.
Dimmesdale instructs Hester to reveal the truth, but when she refuses he doesnÿt
have the willpower to confess......
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