Every person has strengths and weaknesses. A weakness is truly exploited when a person who needs help refuses it. The idea of ​​“I don't need anyone's help” only blindly hurts them as they refuse the help of anyone who can support them. The character development between Hester and Dimmesdale shows Dimmesdale's need for help. As seen through the characters of Hester and Dimmesdale, the strength needed to move forward in life can come from the encouragement and example of others. Hester's inner strength is shown through her physical characteristics. She is a tall woman compared to some of the other women of her time (Hawthorne 37). She also states that she looks a lot like a woman and people thought prison would take away her beauty. Instead, they were surprised to see his beauty shining, despite his old and worn prison clothes (Hawthorne 37). Hester also has a talent for sewing and uses that talent to make the scarlet letter on her chest a beautiful sight. Hawthorne says it is “embroidered and lighted so fantastically on her breast” (Hawthorne 37). He turned what was supposed to be a punishment into an accessory. The description of Hester given to the reader by Hawthorne represents her character throughout the book. His height is the first thing given. Her height represents her position in the company she was given in Chapter 13 after 7 years have passed. She may have started at a lower level than everyone else, but she has earned people's respect. Despite her circumstance, people did not despise her. Although Hester did not feel accepted, people still loved her sewing (North Shore Community College). Her beauty after getting out of prison represents how everyone will look at her after it's all over. ...... middle of paper ...... Illingworth restrains him by publicly confessing his sin. As seen through the characters of Hester and Dimmesdale, the strength needed to move forward in life can come from the encouragement and example of others. To the end Dimmesdale relied on Hester. All of Dimmesdale's strength throughout the story was given to him by Hester. If someone offers you their help, don't refuse it. Friends are there to support and guide each other through difficult times. True friends help each other overcome their weaknesses and fully showcase their strengths. A true friend is always there to share their strength. Works Cited Hawthorne, Nathaniel. The Scarlet Letter. Boston: Ticknor, Reed and Fields, 1850. North Shore Community College. Literature relating to Hester and Pearl in The Scarlet Letter. September 1, 2002. October 19 2011 .