The Lasting Effect of Sin and Guilt on Hester and Dimmesdale

Without the glory's reputation, one person is not worthy of respect from others in their society. In Nasaniel Hawthorne 's novel "Scarlet Letter", the struggle to get rid of the past is the basic theme of the novel. The characters in this novel experienced their lives and struggled to deal with the feelings of guilt and shame associated with the loss of their reputation of glory. In particular, Hawthorne showed the long-lasting effects of sin and guilt on the two main characters in the book, Hester Prinne and priest Din Mesdale.

The sustained impact of sin against Hester and Dimmesdale is sin and they end with sin. Because of their sins, they will have to endure their sins. Some mistakes in life are not easy to fix. We need to sacrifice, and finally some useful things are learned. Neither Hester nor Ding Mesdale lived in jealousy at the expense of their peaceful lives, which will affect their lives and make them suffer. Experience makes people learn and grow, but eventually it will have a negative impact on people.

Both Hester and Ding Mesdale are the characters "Red Letter". They are guilty of the charges of adultery they committed. At that time, Puritan could not forgive this crime. Hester and Dimmesdale compare their red letters, weaknesses, and beliefs for the Hereafter. Both Hester and Dimmesdale have red letters, but the way they are handled is different. Hester's red letter is a piece of clothing "SCARLET LETTER, embroidered very beautifully and is illuminating her arms" (Hawthorn 51). On the other hand, Dimmesdale's chest is engraved with red letters. When Dimmesdale did his revelation he will find this, "He broke the ministerial band from his breast, it was revealed!" (Hawthorn 232). She was criticized and despised because the public was able to see Hester 's red letter.

Hawthorn shows the strong influence of guilt on your mood. Ding Mesdale revealed the emotional impact of his sins at the rally of the governor's house, who decides who is to be protected by pearls. At the meeting, he saw his big black eyes "in the depths of pain and depression" (Hawthorne 125). He said that his regrets for troubles caused by Hester started capturing him. Dimmesdale regretted his sins and formed an emotional connection between Hester and the pearl because of his guilt. After Zilingsworth treated him at Dimmesdale, Dimmesdale revealed the emotional impact of problematic conscience. Chillingworth started asking Din Mesdale and tried to put Hester into his passion. Ding Mesdale refused to admit his crime, but he was forced to "expire" (Hawthorne 151). In the process of walking through the forest of Ding Mesdale, he happened to meet Hester