In "The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the Reverend Dimmesdale represents a weak man who sins but fails to accept public condemnation for his sin. His subsequent hypocrisy, however, eats away at him until his health fails. Recognizing that death is imminent, he chooses to purify his soul at the last minute by confessing his sin publicly and revealing the scarlet letter A that he branded into his chest over his heart. The symbol on his skin suggests that, though we may hide our sins as best we can, they will always surface and be revealed.
He wastes away after Dimmesdale's death. He no longer had a purpose in life, since his main goal was to get revenge on Dimmesdale.
He died of an illness of the soul; he died of guilt and torture from Chillingworth.
Arthur Dimmesdale was created in 1850.
Chillingworth reminds dimmesdale of his sin and is party for the reason that he confesses and assends to heaven. He causes pain in the life of dimmesdale
Roger Chillingworth wants revenge on Reverend Dimmesdale for having an affair with Hester Prynne. He seeks to torment Dimmesdale as he believes Dimmesdale is partly responsible for the shame and suffering that Hester endured. Chillingworth aims to expose Dimmesdale's guilt and hypocrisy.
Chillingworth moves in with Dimmesdale under the pretext of providing medical care, as Dimmesdale's health is deteriorating. However, Chillingworth's real intention is to further torment Dimmesdale by exacerbating his guilt and inner turmoil over his affair with Hester Prynne. It allows Chillingworth to closely observe and manipulate Dimmesdale, ultimately seeking revenge for the betrayal.
Chillingworth discovers Dimmesdale's secret sin when he sees a mark in the shape of an "A" on the sleeping Dimmesdale's chest. This confirms his suspicions that Dimmesdale is the father of Hester Prynne's daughter, Pearl.
Some of the clues that Dimmesdale is Pearl's father include their physical resemblance, Pearl's strong connection and recognition of Dimmesdale, Dimmesdale's guilt and emotional reaction towards Pearl, and hints dropped by other characters such as Hester and Chillingworth. The reveal is confirmed towards the end of the novel by both Hester and Dimmesdale.
A huge difference, if your like Dimmesdale (an atheist) you will go to hell, and burn their in pain, torment, and agony forever. If your a Christian (like me) you will die go to Heaven and have a good sin free life FOREVER.
Hester Prynne joins Dimmesdale in his vigil on the scaffold, holding hands with him as they watch the procession go by. Pearl also ends up joining them, refusing to leave Dimmesdale's side.
Chillingworth discovers a mark on Dimmesdale's chest, leading him to believe that Dimmesdale is hiding a secret sin related to the mark. This discovery fuels Chillingworth's suspicion that Dimmesdale is the father of Hester Prynne's child.
Dimmesdale ascends the scaffold to publicly confess his sins and seek redemption for his guilt. The act is both a form of catharsis for Dimmesdale and a way to publicly acknowledge his role in Hester's shame.