I am definitely 100% behind Hester and Dimmesdale reunited. They both have endured many struggles and tribulations throughout the years, and are viewed as outcasts to society. We can tell that Dimmesdale is hurt by all of the events, and is deeply saddened by his actions, as seen in the line "And, mother, he has his hand over his heart! Is it because, when the minister wrote his name in the book, the Black Man set his mark in that place?" Dimmesdale never removed his hand from his heart, I believe this is because he is still emotionally unstable from all the past events.
Hester has been publicly shamed and has been out casted, however nobody knows about Dimmesdale's wrongdoings, and he seems to be the one most affected. The first time we see Hester emotionally disturbed is when we see Dimmesdale outpouring his sad story to her. I believe Hawthorne does this to illustrate human emotion, that humans feel more for each other more than any situation can.
I don't understand your last sentence; I don't think that situations have feelings at all, so the comparison does not make sense to me. Remember, too, that Dimmesdale has not been separated from society; he sits at the top of society. His problems seem to be internal. This book is one of subtlety. Small details are important; for that reason I keep pushing you guys in class to think about short passages. You write clearly. Remember to always be specific and offer support for any opinion that you might present.
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