The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 12: " The Minister's Vigil
where does Dimmesdale hold his vigil? why?
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He holds his vigil at the scaffold where Hester Prynne suffered her public humiliation several years prior. This is the spot where Dimmesdale feels his hidden shame most acutely. While Hester was punished for her adultery on the scaffold, Dimmesdale hid his own sin and shame. Dimmesdale is attempting to purge the sins that weigh heavy on his heart.
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