Question

Why is Dimmesdale's sin greater than Hester's sin?

A.He befriended Roger Chillingworth, Hester's husband.
B.He abused his power as a minister by having an affair with a parishioner.
C.He tortured himself with a whip when he was all alone. D.he was a hypocrite who concealed his shame from public
He was a hypocrite who concealed his shame from the public.

Answer 1

D.he was a hypocrite who concealed his shame from public

Step-by-step explanation:

He wasn't only a hypocrite, but he wasn't true to himself, and this is the greater sin. Chillingworth allowed the rage to take his life in New England. Even though Dimmesdale deserved to be punished, he didn't deserve to be tortured like he was.