Analyze how Hawthorne examines the theme of guilt through the main characters (you may choose to analyze one, two, or three characters).

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In "The Scarlet Letter," Nathaniel Hawthorne examines the theme of guilt through the main characters of Hester Prynne, Reverend Dimmesdale, and Roger Chillingworth, highlighting the different ways guilt manifests and its lasting impact on their lives.