In "The Scarlet Letter" does Hester love Dimmesdale?

Yes, she
loves him very much.  Think about it.  Despite being asked over and over again, and despite
having to bear the brunt of her punishment, shame and degradation alone,never reveals thatis the
father of her child.  She protects his identity fiercely, at great personal loss and sacrifice. 
This indicates thats she loves him very much.  Later on in the novel, when she encounters him in
the forest again, they both speak of love and of leaving together, running away to live where
they won't be judged and criticized.  That shows...