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What are some rising actions of the scarlet letter?

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A rising action of scarlet is Dimmesdale (the secret lover) feels guilty and starts inflicting self harm.
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Hester was forced to wear a scarlet A on her breast for committing Adultery and not confessing who her secret lover is. The rising action is that Dimmesdale, her secret lover, feels guilty and starts inflicting self harm.

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