The Scarlet Letter, a novel that takes place in a New England colony, depicts a lady

named Hester Prynne who is being punished for committing adultery by wearing a scarlet "A" on

her chest. Hester and her daughter, Pearl, live with disgrace and mocking from the colonists.

Reverend Dimmesdale, Pearl's father, is also being tortured by his deceptive friend, Doctor Roger

Chillingworth, who is Hester's husband. There are many instances of characters not being their

true selves. Not being true to one's self causes unhappy consequences.

Reverend Dimmesdale suffers for not being his true self. The governor chooses Reverend

Dimmesdale to be the judge of Hester. This shows that the people think he is righteous enough to

Hester is an example of how being true to one's self comes with good consequences. The

herself, she would have never known her true self and died an unhappy women.

Chillingworth devotes his life to getting revenge on Reverend Dimmesdale. Chillingworth

toward Dimmesdale makes him become evil. Not letting Dimmesdale and the colonists know who

he really is, cheats him of being able to move on to a new life

Chillingworth has to keep this secret and also make sure Hester keeps it a secret. Mr.

Mr. Chillingworth gives up his happiness by hiding his true self. It starts when he decides

he is just as guilty. Hester takes the blame, but Dimmesdale does not

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Approximate Word count = 537
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)