He feels he must embrace his sin but also guilty at the same time
He was preparing a sermon for Election Day, I believe.
Chillingworth emerges from the crowd at the event of the election and violently yells at both Hester and Dimmesdale. Dimmesdale finally admits his secret and reveals the letter "A" imprinted into his skin on his chest, and then dies, finally escaping Roger Chillingworth.
Arthur Dimmesdale was created in 1850.
Pastor John Wilson, Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth.
Mr. Wilson, Dimmesdale and Chillingworth
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
The next full moon is on date. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that cats behave differently during a full moon.
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.
Pastor John Wilson, Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth.
Chillingworth catches Dimmesdale sleeping and thrusts aside the vestment to discover the letter A upon his chest. After this, there is no doubt in Chillingworth's mind that Dimmesdale's is Pearl's father.
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.
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.