The Scarlet Letter

Why does Dimmesdale "really" cover his heart?

(Not because he is sick)

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He has his own letter carved in his chest. He is reminded of his cowardice for letting Hester take the full blame of infidelity. He is in emotional and perhaps physical pain because of this.

A letter carved into his chest? Why?

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