Hawthorne uses an admirable tone to describe Dimmesdale, in order to establish Dimmesdale’s high-profile in the Puritan society. His use of the words “high eminence” and “eloquence” portray the reverence the town feels toward Dimmesdale. Through Hawthorne’s use of language he describes the opposing attributes of the men, especially Bellingham, demonstrating the resentment that Hawthorne feels toward these men and his position that the men are unfit to be the leaders of a colony. By using words such as “wise” and “virtuous” the authors expresses the certain qualities he is looking for in a leader.
While describing Hester, Hawthorne utilizes phrases such as “indescribable grace” and “feminine gentility” in order to characterize her as precious;
While describing Hester, Hawthorne utilizes phrases such as “indescribable grace” and “feminine gentility” in order to characterize her as precious;