The following excerpt is taken from The Scarlet Letter The

Last updated: 6/15/2023

The following excerpt is taken from The Scarlet Letter The narrator describes Dimmesdale s attitude toward the people around him Trusting no man as his friend he could not recognize his enemy when the latter actually appeared What can you infer on comparing Mr Dimmesdale s behavior with the social norms of the Puritan society The strict social norms have made people sin and hide information to avoid punishments O People started to distrust everybody that they can avoid punishments O People started to focus on God so that they can lead a righteous life OStrict social norms have helped people recognize their enemies and punich th