Transformation of Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale in Hawthornes The Scarlet Let

The Scarlet Letter The Transformation of Rev. Dimmesdale Life is hard, but pass judgment that particular makes it easier. This common phrase clearly states a harsh fact that Rev. Dimmesdale, a character in Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter, had to face. In this story of deception and fornication set in the Puritan era, Hawthorne introduces Dimmesdale as a weak and poltroon man who refuses to take responsibility for his executes. The Rev. Dimmesdale is a transitional character in that he is, at the beginning of the novel, outward-boundly good but inwardly unavailing and by the end of the novel he becomes both outwardly and inwardly truthful. At the beginning of the novel, Dimmesdale has established quite a reputation for himself. In discussing single(a) members of the magistrate, the towns people describe Dimmesdale as a God fearing gentleman, but merciful overmuch (49). Due to his actions all of the people respect and look up to the Reverend. end-to-end the story, Dimm esdale desperately tries to confess, envying Hester, for her courage, he says, Happy be you Hester, that wear the scarlet letter openly upon your bosom (188) Even at the end of the novel, when finally attempting to confess, people are compelled by his final sermon, raving that never had a man spoken in so wise, so high, and so holy a spirit, as he that spake this day (243). Proving that he was a very loved and influential man in the small town. In further developing Dimmesdales character, Hawthorne portrays him as a hypocrite. His outward demeanor deceives the villagers, appearing as a completely holy man. However, before the action of the novel begins, he stumbles into sin, by committing adultery with Hester Pryn... ...and a character separate than Dimmesdale could not have painted such a vivid, and memorable picture in ones mind. 1. Great thesis statement 2. Your conclusion paragraph should be more than detailed. Restate in just a few sentences the points that you made in y our idea and what conclusions you have drawn from those points. 3. When quoting, the parentheses, which hold the page number, should come after the book of facts marks and the punctuation should come after the parentheses. An example of a correctly cited quote would be A save was broken (251). Instead of a spell was broken (251). 4. Also be careful of run-on sentences. Let your sentences contain scarcely one or two ideas, not three or four. Do not over-use semicolons or colons, use a period instead. Transformation of Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale in Hawthornes The Scarlet LetThe Scarlet Letter The Transformation of Rev. Dimmesdale Life is hard, but accepting that fact makes it easier. This common phrase clearly states a harsh fact that Rev. Dimmesdale, a character in Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter, had to face. In this story of deception and adultery set in the Puritan era, Hawthorne introduces Dimmesdale as a weak and cowardly man who refuses to take responsib ility for his actions. The Rev. Dimmesdale is a transitional character in that he is, at the beginning of the novel, outwardly good but inwardly deceitful and by the end of the novel he becomes both outwardly and inwardly truthful. At the beginning of the novel, Dimmesdale has established quite a reputation for himself. In discussing individual members of the magistrate, the towns people describe Dimmesdale as a God fearing gentleman, but merciful overmuch (49). Due to his actions all of the people respect and look up to the Reverend. Throughout the story, Dimmesdale desperately tries to confess, envying Hester, for her courage, he says, Happy are you Hester, that wear the scarlet letter openly upon your bosom (188) Even at the end of the novel, when finally attempting to confess, people are compelled by his final sermon, raving that never had a man spoken in so wise, so high, and so holy a spirit, as he that spake this day (243). Proving that he was a very loved and influential ma n in the small town. In further developing Dimmesdales character, Hawthorne portrays him as a hypocrite. His outward demeanor deceives the villagers, appearing as a completely holy man. However, before the action of the novel begins, he stumbles into sin, by committing adultery with Hester Pryn... ...and a character other than Dimmesdale could not have painted such a vivid, and memorable picture in ones mind. 1. Great thesis statement 2. Your conclusion paragraph should be more detailed. Restate in just a few sentences the points that you made in your paper and what conclusions you have drawn from those points. 3. When quoting, the parentheses, which hold the page number, should come after the quotation marks and the punctuation should come after the parentheses. An example of a correctly cited quote would be A spell was broken (251). Instead of a spell was broken (251). 4. Also be careful of run-on sentences. Let your sentences contain only one or two ideas, not three or four. Do not over-use semicolons or colons, use a period instead.