The Scarlet Letter

Dimmesdale's secret and reluctance to claim Pearl are an example of which theme?

Asked by becky24 on 03 Nov 03:44

Last updated by Jill W on 19 Feb 17:28

Answered by Jill W on 19 Feb 17:28

Dimmesdale's reluctance and the fact that he withheld his parentage illustrate the theme of private guilt vs public guilt.

The Scarlet Letter