Predictions for The Scarlet Letter

     All books have their own ending, whether they are good, bad, shocking, or boring. Halfway through The Scarlet Letter, it is both hard and easy to guess the ending already. One part that I can guess, is that Reverend Dimmesdale is the father of Pearl. It is not hard to see that he is behind the sin that Hester had committed. When Hester was brought out for her punishment and was asked who the father of Pearl was, Reverend Dimmesdale was silent and seemed as if he did not want to pressure Hester into saying anything. When Hester visited the governor, Reverend Dimmesdale was there as well and he helped persuade the governor and minister that Hester should keep Pearl. He was on her side and told them that Pearl was a blessing from God. If he is complimenting or being nice about Pearl, then one can easily see the connection and that maybe he is being nice since he is her father. I am guessing that towards the end, Roger Chillingworth will definitely find out who Pearl's father is and set out to take revenge, maybe even kill him.