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Arthur Dimmesdale
The desirable fear in which Arthur Dimmesdale reveals portrays much of the tones that characterize him. Dimmesdale’s haunting secret, his once passionate love affair with Hester Pryne, compells him to live in agony. ...
Hawthorne’s allegorical diction depicts Dimmesdale as a man whose over-zealous mind may, if given the peaceful opportunity, falter. ... Dimmesdale withstands his increasingly guilty feelings while assuring himself of his views on what would derive from revealing it, thus it resides within his beliefs. ... In the beginning, Dimmesdale reveals his suspicions openly, sharing his feelings toward his self-inflicted dilemma.
Approximate Word count = 471 Approximate Pages = 1.9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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