This turns out to be a very interesting chapter because for the first time Hester and Dimmesdale have ‘the talk’. Set in the forest, It’s a very intense atmosphere as Hester reveals that the physician Roger Chillingworth is her husband and he’s taking revenge on him from the past 7 years. Another thing I notice is that Hester for the very first time refers to Dimmesdale by his first name ‘Arthur’. It reflects on the change of feelings like she has a connection there with him. Its adorable how Hester just hugs Dimmesdale in the forest. It’s such a picture -perfect moment.However,I feel Dimmesdale’s refusal at first to refuse Hester after she confesses her mistake is very just. Hester’s desperation to seek Dimmesdale’s forgiveness comes out when Hawthorne says that she can survive without the heaven shining upon her but without Dimmesdale she’s living dead. I like how Hawthorne has brought out the importance of the theme of love. Moreover Hester’s decision to go against all odds to be with Dimmesdale proves her immense love for him. Another thing that worries me and Dimmesdale is the course of revenge that Chillingworth will now take. I wonder if he’s going to expose them and just get over with his revenge or will he continue the path he’s on.
"Be a scholar and a sage among the wisest and the most renowned of the cultivated world. Preach! Write! Act! Do anything, save to lie down and die! Give up this name of Arthur Dimmesdale, and make thyself another and a high one, such as thou canst wear without fear or shame"
Hester’s positive attitude to start a new life with Dimmesdale in any part of the world is so refreshing to see. She’s filled with optimism and for once excited about her Future. On the other hand Dimmesdale is looking a bit cynical and has no hope left. In the end when Hester says “Thou shalt not go alone!”is like the cherry on top. Although I am excited about their journey I feel something bad will happen to either one of them.
"Be a scholar and a sage among the wisest and the most renowned of the cultivated world. Preach! Write! Act! Do anything, save to lie down and die! Give up this name of Arthur Dimmesdale, and make thyself another and a high one, such as thou canst wear without fear or shame"
Hester’s positive attitude to start a new life with Dimmesdale in any part of the world is so refreshing to see. She’s filled with optimism and for once excited about her Future. On the other hand Dimmesdale is looking a bit cynical and has no hope left. In the end when Hester says “Thou shalt not go alone!”is like the cherry on top. Although I am excited about their journey I feel something bad will happen to either one of them.
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