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To Hester's eye, the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale exhibited no symptom of positive and vivacious suffering, except that, as little Pearl had remarked, he kept his hand over his heart.
A.D. is simply shattered, and Hester perhaps realizes that she should have helped him before.
And the fact that the only thing that stands out from his deathly life is the gesture-touching his heart. this might symbolize that the only thing that keeps him alive is the same love for Hester (and Pearl) symbolized by his letter.
-promemoria: from now on 3 per time
Interesting - A.D.
ReplyDeleteWhy would someone put there hand over their heart?
because he has got the letter on the bosom too!
ReplyDeleteYes, I mean - why would someone, besides Dimmesdale put their hand over their heart?
ReplyDeleteBecause they have spiritual pains. And the heart is the storage of feelings..?
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