What is the town’s view of Dimsdale and his speech?

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Scarlet Letter Chapter 23 (XXIII) The Revelation of the Scarlet letter

Asked by jill h #333586 on 8/17/2013 9:42 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/17/2013 10:14 PM

Answered by Aslan on 8/17/2013 10:14 PM

The town sees Dimmesdale as a fallen Christ figure who tries to save everybody from their sins.