The event that, greatly influenced the outcome of the Scarlet Letter was that Dimsdale did not admit to committing adultery until the end. Dimmesdale's decision of not confessing of his sin ate at him until he withered down to almost nothing. He was unable to see his wife and daughter in public without being scrutinized, while at the same time chillingworth was fighting trying to reveal who the father of Pearl was. Chillingsworth would be furious with Dimmesdale, trying to get him to confess, which put more strain on his frail body and soul. Dimsdale is also a priest, so he should be an example of how to live without sin, so if he did confess, he would most likely be thrown out of the church for committing adultery. Towards the end of the story
