The Scarlet Letter

In The Scarlet Letter, who are the characters on the scaffold in the final scene?

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After the procession in Chapter 23, Dimmesdale gives a sermon from the scaffold. During the speech, Dimmesdale calls Hester and Pearl to stand with him. Dimmesdale then reveals himself to be Pearl's father before collapsing and dying in front of the assembled crowd.

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The Scarlet Letter