The way that Dimmesdale died is so dramatic. I am sure that all of the townspeople and especially Hester were traumatized for quite a while. Dimmesdale startled the crowd with an unbelievable confession then fell upon his own scaffold, taking his last breath. I was in awe when I heard about this major event. Not only did Dimmesdale die so publicly, but Chillingworth died a year later. Hester lost two important men in her life in a very sort period of time. Luckily Chillingworth did left Pearl a hefty inheritance. If such a sudden death and revelation occurred in our town I am sure that everyone would be affected dramatically. Hopefully our town learns from their mistake of adultery and lies. I hope that my descendants become great people that do great things for our town and other towns.
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Grant Pyle
11/5/2014 11:44:06 pm
Every one in the town was astonished by the death of Dimmesdale. Including me. I was not expecting that at all. Than a year later Chillingworth died, but he did leave an inheritance to Pearl. Although he did give Pearl that inheritance, he got what he deserved for making Dimmesdale's life miserable.
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Sierra Cobbler
11/6/2014 10:08:46 am
I too was surprised by Dimmesdales sudden death, and just before their departure! Talk about bad timing. Hester was probably very sad but she is a strong woman. I'm glad that Hester and Pearl decided to leave even though Dimmesdale died. Pearl was left a large amount of money. Maybe Chillingworth isn't as cold as he seems.
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Catherine Finkelstein
11/6/2014 10:43:49 am
I as well was shocked by the death of Dimmesdale. He, Pearl, and Hester were supposed to leave their sins and start a new somewhere else, but alas Dimmesdale's guilt finally got to him. But, at least he was able to die in the arms of the woman he loved, and by his only child. He was a well beloved minister and friend. I am also glad that Pearl and Hester left so they could continue on with their lives without having to deal with the ridicule from the townspeople. Next, I was shocked when Chillingworth died a year later, and left Pearl his inheritance, did he actually care about her, or did he have no one else to give the money too? Either way it was a generous gesture and I hope that his soul and Dimmesdal's soul rest in peace.
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Samantha Washington
11/6/2014 11:04:54 am
It is tragic that Dimmesdale died and didn't get to spend the rest of his life with his family. I'm glad he did get to realize that Pearl didn't hate him, but that she did love him. I was hoping Dimmesdale, Hester, and Pearl would get to spend their lives together as a family, I mean that is most definitely is what they deserve after how they were treated
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