Compare And Contrast Hester And Dimmesdale

“'Thou little knowest what a relief it is, after the torment of a seven years’ cheat, to look into an eye that recognizes me for what I am!'” (148) Hester and Dimmesdale meet at the forest and have a conversation. Dimmesdale has been lying to the church officials and to the townspeople for the sin he has committed for seven years. To the townspeople, he is a respectable minister loved by everyone, but in reality, he is a sinner. Provided that, Dimmesdale feels relief speaking to Hester. “'We are not, Hester, the worst sinners in the world. There is one worse than even the polluted priest! That old man’s revenge has been blacker than my sin.'” (150) Dimmesdale tells Hester that they are not the worst sinners, but instead Roger Chillingworth