What is the importance in "'The mark of sin was upon him!’ he continued, with a fierce determination to reveal the whole truth. ‘The eye of God saw it! The angels were constantly pointing at it!’ [ . . . ] The minister stood with a flush [ . . . ]"?

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The Scarlet Letter

What is the importance in "'The mark of sin was upon him!’ he continued, with a fierce determination to reveal the whole truth. ‘The eye of God saw it! The angels were constantly pointing at it!’ [ . . . ] The minister stood with a flush [ . . . ]"?

Asked by Dylan C #550986 on 2/27/2017 12:15 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 2/27/2017 12:17 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 2/27/2017 12:17 AM

From the text you've provided, we can see that Dimmesdale has protrated himself in front of the crowd for a public confession. The "mark of sin" was carved into his body.... above his heart. He carried the same symbol as the mother of his child.... the letter A.

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