Often times we find ourselves judging people based solely on stereotypes. The human brain subconsciously “judges a book by its cover” before getting to know the other person. If given a chance to prove themselves differently than they appear, people are generally a more pleasant individual that originally thought.
Dimmesdale was a rather attractive man. “He was a person of very striking aspect, with a white, lofty, and impending brow, large, brown, melancholy eyes…” (Hawthorne 62) People look up to him because he was of higher ranking in the clergy. He was a kind, generous, and caring type of person which makes everyone like him, which also creates a good reputation for Dimmesdale. He was used to getting attention from everyone, and in this …show more content…
This is most likely the reason he never speaks up about being the father of Pearl, and the reason Hester swears never to speak the father's name. She knows how much people respect him, and she does not want to jeopardize that. If the townspeople find out that she, a married woman, committed adultery with one of their most respected clergyman, they would both be in a lot of trouble. Not only that, but nobody was aware of the fact that her and Chillingworth were married. Dimmesdale was the kind of man to react before thinking, and who only cared about himself. Reason being that he essentially abandons Hester and his daughter Pearl. “Psychological studies show that children growing up without fathers are more likely to be aggressive and quick to anger.” This was why Pearl acted so harshly towards her mother at …show more content…
This was caused by the fact that he was not a trustworthy person himself. “ ‘I will not speak!’ answered Hester, turning pale as death, but responding to this voice, which she too surely recognized. ‘And my child must seek a heavenly Father; she shall never know an earthly one.’ ” “ ‘She will not speak!’ Murmured Mr.Dimmesdale, who, leaning over the balcony, with his hand upon his heart, had awaited the result of his appeal. He now drew back, with a long respiration. ‘Wondrous strength and generosity of a woman’s heart! She will not speak!’ “ (Hawthorne 65) He seemed shocked that Hester did not tell anyone that he was Pearl’s father. She was willing to risk her reputation, her social life, and her own mental health to keep his public image
Dimmesdale was a rather attractive man. “He was a person of very striking aspect, with a white, lofty, and impending brow, large, brown, melancholy eyes…” (Hawthorne 62) People look up to him because he was of higher ranking in the clergy. He was a kind, generous, and caring type of person which makes everyone like him, which also creates a good reputation for Dimmesdale. He was used to getting attention from everyone, and in this …show more content…
This is most likely the reason he never speaks up about being the father of Pearl, and the reason Hester swears never to speak the father's name. She knows how much people respect him, and she does not want to jeopardize that. If the townspeople find out that she, a married woman, committed adultery with one of their most respected clergyman, they would both be in a lot of trouble. Not only that, but nobody was aware of the fact that her and Chillingworth were married. Dimmesdale was the kind of man to react before thinking, and who only cared about himself. Reason being that he essentially abandons Hester and his daughter Pearl. “Psychological studies show that children growing up without fathers are more likely to be aggressive and quick to anger.” This was why Pearl acted so harshly towards her mother at …show more content…
This was caused by the fact that he was not a trustworthy person himself. “ ‘I will not speak!’ answered Hester, turning pale as death, but responding to this voice, which she too surely recognized. ‘And my child must seek a heavenly Father; she shall never know an earthly one.’ ” “ ‘She will not speak!’ Murmured Mr.Dimmesdale, who, leaning over the balcony, with his hand upon his heart, had awaited the result of his appeal. He now drew back, with a long respiration. ‘Wondrous strength and generosity of a woman’s heart! She will not speak!’ “ (Hawthorne 65) He seemed shocked that Hester did not tell anyone that he was Pearl’s father. She was willing to risk her reputation, her social life, and her own mental health to keep his public image