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The difference between the chapters is that in chapter 3, Hester has to deal with public humiliation, where as in chapter 12, Dimmesdale stands on the scaffold at night. The scaffold represents the connection between Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl, or lack thereof. Hester is forced to stand on the scaffold with Pearl, and Dimmesdale feels guilty that he is not present during such punishments. Dimmesdale is forced to endure his pain silently, while Hester is able to relieve herself of her guilt.

The scaffold also represents the sin itself, and how Hester seems to be doomed. She is forced to stand on the scaffold for the rest of her life, which is a symbol in itself; she must endure the pain, while openly, for the remainder of her days.

Done by Matt Mosca, Justin Sunseri and Adam McElrath, and not Kristen