What is the opinion of the town to Dimsdale’s final act?

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Scarlet Letter Chapter 24 (XXIV) Conclusion

Asked by jill h #333586 on 8/17/2013 9:49 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/17/2013 10:07 PM

Answered by Aslan on 8/17/2013 10:07 PM

The town thinks that Dimmesdale chose to die for a fallen woman (Christ-figure alert!) thus showing that all people are sinners, even Puritans!