Dimmesdale's Arguments
In this argument Dimmesdale becomes unwillingly forced into when called by Hester to "speak thou for me" explaining to Bellingham as to why Pearl should stay in her guardianship. He portrays his reasoning using pathos and logos. He makes reference to Pearl as Hester's “only blessing” which sets emotional side of the argument. In his logical sense, Dimmesdale begins to "that their is truth in what she says" as Hester pushes Dimmesdale to fight for her to keep Pearl. He also makes the appeal that the child is the best reminder to Hester of her sin that will keep her ashamed and away from evil and that a child's sinless character would be good company for such a sinner. The rhetoric in this argument of anaphora and others are used in persuading Bellingham to let Pearl stay with her mother because of the “god given right” . In accordance to this arguments no secrets are confessed but the relationship between Dimmesdale and Hester begins foreshadowing the relationship between Pearl, Hester, and Dimmesdale. (Dimmesdale and Hester)
In this argument Chillingworth takes it into his own hands to get the truth behind Dimmesdale and Hester's because he believes that the secret is what is causing his illness. Dimmesdale and Chillingworth talk day in and out with the expectation for Dimmesdale to let his emotions effect his ideas and relationships by bringing up bad past sinful experiences that have the audience showing mercy upon Dimmesdale. While on the other hand Chillingworth is making certain to get inside the mind of Dimmesdale by using logical appeals. The logic involved in Chillingworth’s argument is far more direct thus making Dimmesdale angry in some cases . As Chillingworth begins to make his point of repentance and how in order for a man to live without shame he shall make certain in going forth and stating the truth he brings out the remorse of Dimmesdale's past sins. Rhetorical devices make this argument effective by putting forth a challenge between the two men and having them question whether their morals and their future actions as to whether they shall tell the truth to both each-other and or the community. This argument begins to fill Dimmesdale with remorse and tensions arise between the two parties which can infer there will be a conflict in the future between them. (Dimmesdale and Chillingworth)
The internal Argument of Dimmesdale is whether he should confess to his secret to the public or the congregation or keep his secrets to himself . He finds no hope that there will be forgiveness given to him by the public if he confesses which leads him to question whether it is worth risking it all for the truth especially since the punishment could quite possibly be death. The whole argument uses emotion because Dimmesdale is over conscience of the problems that can arise if he does reveal his secret, but is in extreme pain and suffering while keeping this secret all along. His emotional testimony comes from that of his remorse and guilt of the secrets kept over the long years. Eventually Dimmesdale confesses his sins which makes pathos in the argument. The rhetorical devices manufactured by Hawthorne make the argument effective in creating a sense of the moral compass and guilt of the character of Dimmesdale throughout the story. After much torture of keeping such a important secret all the while letting a woman take the blame eventually leads Dimmesdale to the point of breaking his long kept secret. (Himself)
In this argument Chillingworth takes it into his own hands to get the truth behind Dimmesdale and Hester's because he believes that the secret is what is causing his illness. Dimmesdale and Chillingworth talk day in and out with the expectation for Dimmesdale to let his emotions effect his ideas and relationships by bringing up bad past sinful experiences that have the audience showing mercy upon Dimmesdale. While on the other hand Chillingworth is making certain to get inside the mind of Dimmesdale by using logical appeals. The logic involved in Chillingworth’s argument is far more direct thus making Dimmesdale angry in some cases . As Chillingworth begins to make his point of repentance and how in order for a man to live without shame he shall make certain in going forth and stating the truth he brings out the remorse of Dimmesdale's past sins. Rhetorical devices make this argument effective by putting forth a challenge between the two men and having them question whether their morals and their future actions as to whether they shall tell the truth to both each-other and or the community. This argument begins to fill Dimmesdale with remorse and tensions arise between the two parties which can infer there will be a conflict in the future between them. (Dimmesdale and Chillingworth)
The internal Argument of Dimmesdale is whether he should confess to his secret to the public or the congregation or keep his secrets to himself . He finds no hope that there will be forgiveness given to him by the public if he confesses which leads him to question whether it is worth risking it all for the truth especially since the punishment could quite possibly be death. The whole argument uses emotion because Dimmesdale is over conscience of the problems that can arise if he does reveal his secret, but is in extreme pain and suffering while keeping this secret all along. His emotional testimony comes from that of his remorse and guilt of the secrets kept over the long years. Eventually Dimmesdale confesses his sins which makes pathos in the argument. The rhetorical devices manufactured by Hawthorne make the argument effective in creating a sense of the moral compass and guilt of the character of Dimmesdale throughout the story. After much torture of keeping such a important secret all the while letting a woman take the blame eventually leads Dimmesdale to the point of breaking his long kept secret. (Himself)