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Is roger chillingworth Hester prynne's husband?
Roger Chillingworth, Hester Prynne's husband, was still at home attending to business. He sent Hester ahead to Massachusetts Bay Colony while he continued to take care of the business.
What secret does Roger Chillingworth ask Hester to keep?
Roger Chillingworth asks Hester to keep the secret that he is her husband and that he is seeking revenge on the man who had an affair with her.
Why should Hesters marriage be a failure?
well b/c she cheated on her man and committed adultery with someone else.
What promise does chillingworth exact from Hester?
promise not to exact his name as her husband.
The scarlet letter why does chillingworth ask Hester to keep his identity a secret?
HE ASkS HESTER TO KEEP HiS iDENiTy A SECRET BECAUSE HE WAS HER HUSBAND AND HE MiGht GEt PUNiSHED AS WELL BUt HE ALSO ASKED HER TO kEEP HiS iDENiTy A SECRET BECAUSE SHE DiD NOt REVEAL THE iDENTiTy OF THE FATHER OF HER BABy PEARL
What does the stranger in the crowd vow in the scarlett letter?
The stranger in the crowd, later revealed to be Roger Chillingworth, vows revenge on the father of Hester Prynne's child, whom he believes to be responsible for Hester's shame. He makes it his mission to uncover the identity of the father and seek retribution.
In The Scarlet Letter how long was Hester waiting in Boston for her husband?
Hester waited for two long years for her husband, Roger Chillingworth, to join her in Boston. Her patient anticipation for his arrival ultimately led to the revelation of Chillingworth's true identity and his descent into vengeance.
What two secrets does Hester vow to keep when she is talking to Chillingworth?
1. not to tell anyone his identity (her husband) 2. she won't say who the father is
What effect does Hester's information about chillingworth have on dimmesdale?
Dimmesdale realizes Chillingworth is not the friend he thought he was. He decides to dismiss Chillingworth later on and not take in his remedies. Hester basically told him that Chillingworth is her husband and he's out to discover his secret.
Why can't Hester tell that chillingworth is her husband?
Hester can't tell that Chillingworth is her husband because he assumed a different identity to secretly seek revenge on her for her affair with Dimmesdale. The passage of time, along with the physical and emotional distance that have grown between them, also contribute to her inability to recognize him.
What is dimmesdales initial reaction when Hester reveals chillingworths true identity?
When Hester reveals to Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is actually her husband he becomes angry and upset. He begins to condemn her and is quite afraid for his own life and safety. But soon he forgives her and comes to the realization that Chillingworth is a worse sinner than they are.
Who is chillingworth in The Scarlet Letter?
Roger Chillingworth is physician & Hester Prynne's husband.
