The Scarlet Letter

What does Dimsdale mean when he says “Wondrous generosity of a woman’s heart?”

Chapter 3

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Though we aren't aware of it at the time, Dimmesdale is acknowledging Dimmesdale's generosity in refusing to name Pearl's father. We later learn that Dimmesdale is Pearl's father.

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The Scarlet Letter