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But how could the young minister say so, when, with every successive Sabbath, his cheek was paler and thinner, and his voice more tremulous than before—when it had now become a constant habit, rather than a casual gesture, to press his hand over his heart? Was he weary of his labours? Did he wish to die? These questions were solemnly propounded to Mr. Dimmesdale by the elder ministers of Boston and the deacons of his church, who, to use their own phrase, "dealt with him" on the sin of rejecting the aid which Providence so manifestly held out. He listened in silence, and finally promised to confer with the physician. "Were 去书内
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    It vividly portrays his physical and psychological deterioration. The details like “paler and thinner cheek”, “more tremulous voice”, and the habitual gesture of pressing hand over heart create a strong sense of his inner torment and guilt. The series of questions at the end also invite readers to speculate about his suffering, emphasizing the destructive power of hidden sin in the Puritan society context. Overall, it’s a masterful depiction of character psychology and thematic exploration.

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