Rev. Dimmesdale should confess his sin. If he confesses his sin he could relieve alor of stress. He would be able to get alot of things of his mind. Many people in the town see him as a truthful honest man. So speaking the truth will make him feel better being honest.

On the other hand if Dimmesdale doesn’t tell everyone he’ll keep the love from the townspeople. He wouldn’t want to ruin his popularity in the town. If he keeps it a secret he wont have the feeling of truth and honesty. Also keeping it a secret will kepp Pearl and Hester safe. Plus he can stay the towns Minister. He also wont even know exactly whats going to happen to him. He will only guess what will happen from what happen to Hester and Pearl.

In conclusion Dimmesdale should juss come up and confess because he said himself he messes up at times. So if you messed up let them know what it is.