Throughout the Scarlet Letter the effects of sin are greatly noted. Nathaniel Hawthorne has made it apparent that sin effects the mind, body, and soul. Chillingworth and Dimmesdale revel throughout the novel that they make faulty decisions. Both Chillingworth and Dimmesdale are consumed with either guilt or hatred. Though Hester shows no physical deformities she is still effected by sin. The only difference is that her mind and soul are effected, instead of her physical appearance. Although Hester, Chillingworth, and Dimmesdale were manifested by sin in different ways they are all visible through the words on the paper. Some could argue that Arthur Dimmesdale has the most burden because he is effected by sin through his mind, body, and soul.
