Hawthorne's View Of Sin In The Scarlet Letter
Based on Dimmesdale, what is Hawthorne’s view of sin, guilt, and the consequences hidden sin? Throughout the novel, The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne constantly references the bible and sin. Hawthorne’s view of sin is that there can be good within sin and vice versa, and his view of guilt and hidden sin is that by hiding sin one would feel guilt which would eat them alive. It is believed by many religions that the devil is always trying to tempt you to sin by using things that look appealing. Dimmesdale was a respected reverend in The Scarlet Letter, many look upon him for guidance. Hester Prynne is married to Roger Chillingworth. Hester is punished for adultery, but no one knows who the other man is. The other man is Reverend Dimmesdale, but