The Scarlet Letter

Why does Dimmesdale climb the scaffold at night

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Dimmesdale is looking for some relief, he's looking for a cleansing of his soul. Dimmesdale wants to, in the cover of darkness, purge himself of his secrets. He wants to tell the world he loves Hester and Pearl. He wants to admit his sexual sins.

Dimmesdale is looking for some relief, he's looking for a cleansing of his soul. Dimmesdale wants to, in the cover of darkness, purge himself of his secrets. He wants to tell the world he loves Hester and Pearl. He wants to admit his sexual sins.