nature vs society

The Scarlet Letter so far, in my opinion, has been a very interesting read. Something that was really compelling to me was how the author portrays in his own way nature vs. society. When Hester goes into the forest it becomes a sanctuary. In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are able to talk as their own spirits which are free and openlly ready to portray true character from deep within. In society they cannot speak as they wouold in nature. Some of the things they talk about include Roger Chiullingworth's true identity. Also Dimmesdale was able to forgive Hester for not telling him of her husband. He said, "I do forgive you, Hester...May God forgive us both! We are not, Hester, the worst sinners in the world. I though it was interesting to see Dimmesdale speak openly of what he had done as a sinner and that is why nature is so sacred. It creates this secret place for Hester and Dimmesdale, or anyone for that matter, to shed l9ight unto their deep and true feelings that they may be either too afriad or ashamed of to share with the world.