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Chapter 22
Dimmesdale was described as energetic as he
marched in the procession leading to his Election
Sermon. His energy could have been derived
spiritually, from a cordial, or possibly from the
music accompanying the procession.
People were affected differently by Dimmes-
dale’s enthusiasm. Hester questioned their re-
lationship because he had changed. Pearl
thought he was remote and intangible, and Mis-
tress Hibbins told Hester she knew Dimmesdale
went to the forest and there was a secret.
During the minister’s Sermon, Hester stood by
the scaffold because it greatly affected her
life; it was one point which brought her unity. As
Hester stood many people gathered around her
to see the scarlet letter. The Indians thought
it meant she was a dignitary among her people.
During the Sermon, Pearl received a message
from the shipmaster for Hester. It said Chilling-
worth decided to bring Dimmesdale on the ship.
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Hester stands at her point of
unity while Dimmesdale gives
the Election Sermon.
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