Hester and Dimmesdale received forgiveness in the book “ The Scarlet letter”. As Hester and Dimmesdale walked through the forest talking, Dimmsdale recalled to Hester “I could recall one instance of peace or hope.” Dimmesdale stated that because “ he was asking for forgiveness.” One reason Dimmesdale had asked for mercy was because he got sick and wanted forgiveness for what he had done. Another reason Dimmesdale hoped for forgiveness, hiding the Scarlet letter made him tired of, and he wanted the truth out in the open. I agree in The Scarlet Letter, Hester and Dimmesdale received forgiveness. The reason Hester wore the scarlet letter because she committed adultery, a sin. Pearl maintained peace between Hester, Dimmesdale and
