Ch+22+through+24-Plot,+symbols,+ending

In Chapter 23, Dimmesdale gives his last sermon and everyone proceeds to a solemn banquet. Dimmesdale then calls to Hester and Pearl and stands with them on the scaffold. This is symbolic, because everything started with Hester and Pearl on the scaffold, but the only thing missing was the father of the baby. Now the picture is complete and Dimmesdale feels like he belongs. He then asks Pearl for a kiss and this time she accepts. It's like she knows that he is indeed her father.

In chapter 22: Dimmesdale sermon occurs. The captain of the ship gives pearl a gold chain to carry a message to Hester. Hester and her scarlet letter become the center of attention among everyone. Most of these people have heard about it but have never seen it. She feels very weird that everyone around her knows about her and her decisions in her life.

In Chapter 24 (ending) Dimmesdale and Chillingworth later die. Pearl marries into royalty and helps with women in trouble and in need. Hester and Dimmesdale are buried near each other both with A's on their tombstone.There are several opinions of Dimmesdale death and the letter " A" on his chest. Some say he put it upon himself. Others say that Chillingworth caused it.