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The Black Man of the Forest: A Literary Analysis Essay Of The Scarlet Letter
In almost every story there are forces of good and evil that are in conflict. The most dangerous of these evils are those that are not obvious. In Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, the Black Man of the forest is none other than Roger Chillingworth. Some may read the novel and assume that Dimmesdale is the Black Man. It may be viewed that Dimmesdale’s affair with Hester is the cause for the scarlet letter, but this is untrue. To assume that there was no mutual relationship between Dimmesdale and Hester is a large mistake, as both had affection for each other. Another mistake is to assume Hester is the only one who has a mark placed upon
her, as Dimmesdale also received a mark. Dimmesdale’s mark is not visible to the world, but burns deep within his chest. Both Hester and Dimmesdale’s marks burn as a daily reminder of sin and unholiness.
It is only fitting that Roger......

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