The Scarlet Letter

How is the episode of Dimmesdale’s midnight vigil on the scaffold structurally significant?

How is the episode of Dimmesdale’s midnight vigil on the scaffold structurally significant?

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Structurally, Dimmesdale's moments on the scaffold are reminiscent of Hester's punishment in the opening of the novel. Through this act, we come full circle.

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