At the forest
Hester
To get him to admit that he slept with Hester.
That they have a daugther
Rev.
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.
Hester meets Reverend Dimmesdale in the forest. They have a private conversation where they discuss their sins and their plans for the future. This encounter plays a significant role in the development of the storyline in the novel "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne.
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.
In Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel "The Scarlet Letter," Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband and that she only married him after her parents forced her to do so. She reveals this secret to Dimmesdale during their meeting in the forest, where they discuss their shared guilt and suffering.