Chapter 18

When Hester removes the scarlet letter from her bosom she regains her former self "Her sex, her youth, and the whole richness of her beauty, came back." I think here, we really see the burden of sin and how it can truly drag a person down. The weight of the A Hester wears wore her down and stripped her of herself. Hester was no longer Hester but a product of her environment, which forced her to be a dull and lifeless soul. Here is where I somewhat relate. I've dealt with heavy burdens and I understand how they can weigh you down. I don't want to get into the whole story but the weight got to me and I became a different person I became someone I wasn't proud of, anyways back to the topic.When Hester removes the A, the forest which was "so black and dense" only shinning its little rays of light on Pearl, illuminates her. Hester doesn't feel alone either in his feeling of being revived, Dimmesdale who is also with Hester feels the same, as if his burden of sin has also come to and end. Maybe now the Hester, Pearl, and Dimmesdale have a slight chance of a new beginning and venture else where and be happy. Although that would be nice, it most likely wont happen. The possibility of all of them running off and having an "happy ever after"  is very dismal but who knows.