Annotated Bibliography 1 Baughman, Ernest W. "Public Confession and the Scarlet Letter". The New England Quarterly 40.4 (1967): 532. The article deals with the necessity of public confession by players in the novel. The public confession of Dimmesdale provides psychological freedom for Hester and Pearl. The confession is critical in restoring Hester`s dignity and establishing Pearl`s patronage as his daughter. The confession further frees Hester from her agreement with Roger Chillingworth. 2 Gilmore, Michael T. "Hidden In Plain Sight: The Scarlet Letter
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