th calls Dimmesdale to go home and he does.The next day Dimmesdale gives a powerful sermon. After it he is given his glove that was found at the scaffold. He is told the A the night before stands for Angel after Governor Winthrop died.Chapter 13: Another View of HesterHester realizes how much Dimmesdale has suffered and feels an iron link between them. It is revealed that seven years have past since the story began and in this time Hesters reputation has change. With nothing to aggravate them, the townspeople forgive Hester. She becomes a Sister of Mercy to those in need of comforting. Her scarlet A now stands for able to help others, instead of adultery. Townspeople speak highly of Hester and make stories that her letter can save her from danger. The years of being alone have changed Hester. She is no longer considered beautiful, which makes her less threatening. Her turning from a life of living to thinking forms her coldness. She speculated the way the government worked and how it needed to change. Had Pearl not been born she might have acted on some impulses, but she never did. She though about killing Pearl, and about killing herself. After seeing Dimmesdale she realizes she must help him because he is in danger because of her. She decides to reveal Chillingworths identity. She gets her chance soon one day when she is out with Pearl and he is picking herbs.Chapter 14: Hester and the PhysicianHester approaches Roger at the each while leaving Pearl to play alone. Roger tells her that she may soon not have to wear her scarlet letter any more. Hester says that she will wear anyway. Hester notices a change in Roger, that he has become evil. Hester tells him she plans to reveal his true identity to Dimmesdale. She tries to make Roger realize what he has become and that he should stop. For a moment Roger sees himself, but quickly dismisses it. He tells Hester how Dimmesdale must e punished. Hester asks why he doesnt want to punish her. He...
