The Scarlet Letter
Why does Dimmesdale decide to flee with Hester? In chapter 18.
Why does Dimmesdale decide to flee with Hester? In chapter 18.
Why does Dimmesdale decide to flee with Hester? In chapter 18.
Dimmesdale allows himself to be overcome by Hester's arguments for leaving, and he resolves to go with her. He is happy once he makes the decision to go, and he feels that a burden of guilt has been lifted from his shoulders. Hester, in a moment of passion, says, "Let us not look back."