Dimmesdale looked haggard and weak
Dimmesdale acknowledged Hester and Pearl with surprise and compassion, but he could not openly acknowledge them as his family due to his position as a respected minister in the community. His emotions were conflicted between his inner feelings for them and his public image.
Pearl is the daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale and therefore resembles their sin of adultry. Hester dresses pearl in a scarlet colored dress to show this and make her look more like the letter "A" which also resembles their sin.
To get him to admit that he slept with Hester.
Hester
Rev.
That they have a daugther
Arthur Dimmesdale is the father of Hester's baby in The Scarlet Letter. However, this fact is not revealed until later in the story.
Hester must confess his sins and repent in order to make things right with Dimmesdale.
Pearl and Hester do join dimmesdale in his vigil.
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.
Dimmesdale is shocked and horrified when Hester reveals Chillingworth's true identity as her husband. He feels betrayed and manipulated by Chillingworth for disguising his true relationship to Hester. Dimmesdale also feels guilt and remorse for unknowingly being involved in the scheme that has harmed Hester.
Hester is surprised and taken aback by Dimmesdale's sudden appearance in the forest. She is shaken by his gaunt and spiritually tormented appearance, which is a stark contrast to his public persona as a revered and respected minister.