The Scarlet Letter: Character Changes The Scarlet Letter involves many characters who undergo various changes throughout the story. In particular, the young minister Dimmesdale, who commits adultery with Hester, changes a lot. He is the moral flowering of the book, the character who makes the most progress for the better. It is true that Dimmesdale, being a minister, should be the model of the citizens. He is the last person who should commit such a terrible crime and lie about it, but he finally confesses to the city. Furthermore, everyone, including the ministers, sins, and the fact that he confesses illustrates his courage and morality. Hester and Dimmesdale's relationship remains hidden until Hester becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son without her husband present. As punishment, Hester is forced to stand on the scaffold in the center of the market square, with an A on her chest. Dimmesdale didn't tell anyone that he was the adulterer. He sits on the balcony with the governor, a judge, a general and the rest of the ministers, observing the spectacle, without any expression or emotion. Hester and Pearl go to the Governor's house to deliver a pair of gloves, but above all to find out about the possibility that the government will take away her son. Also joining Governor Bellingham are Pastor Wilson, Reverend Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth. After Mr. Wilson asks Pearl some questions, the governor decides that Hester is unfit as a mother and that the child would be better off in the hands of the church. Hester begs Dimmesdale, who she says knows everything about her and is in control of her soul, to speak for her. Therefore, she does so, convincing the Governor to let Hester keep Pearl. This is Dimmesdale's first step towards becoming the moral flower. Late at night, a few years after the previous incident, Dimmesdale takes a walk around the city. He goes up to the scaffold and pretends to confess; even if there is no one there at night at this time. Hester and Pearl, on their way home, pass Dimmesdale on the gallows. Dimmesdale calls to them and they join him, hand in hand in the darkness. Dimmesdale began the road to confession by recognizing Hester and Pearl and reciting the confession. Now he feels guiltier than ever.