Dimmesdale continues to feel his religious beliefs transitioning into the sinful works of Satan. He begins to notice the power secrecy contains when it starts to shift his thoughts, “At every step he was incited to do some strange, wild, wicked thing or other, with sense that it would be at once involuntary and intentional” (207). Although Dimmesdale’s morals are bright, the abrupt cognations are continuing to emerge in his head. He is aware of his unpleasant behavior ,and that his strong traditional faith is evolving into shellfish thoughts that reflect Satan. With all of these harmful traits stowed on his character, Dimmesdale comes to the realization that he is heading straight for hell.
