in the prison
At the end of Chapter 10 in "The Scarlet Letter," Chillingworth discovers the mark on Dimmesdale's chest, confirming his suspicions of the minister's guilt. This revelation deepens Chillingworth's obsession with tormenting Dimmesdale and seeking revenge.
The symbol introduced for Chillingworth in Hester's final lines in the fourth chapter of "The Scarlet Letter" is the alchemist's laboratory. This symbol represents Chillingworth's transformation from a scholar to a malicious figure consumed by revenge and obsession with uncovering Hester's secret.
Mr. Wilson, Dimmesdale and Chillingworth
In chapter 9 of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter," the quote that associates Chillingworth with evil is when Hester Prynne describes him as "a man, who could not be good, and who was therefore wicked." This quote signifies Hester's realization of Chillingworth's malevolent nature and her acknowledgment of his inherent evil. It also foreshadows the dark and manipulative actions Chillingworth will take throughout the novel to seek revenge on Reverend Dimmesdale.
In Chapter 2, the beadle reinforces this belief when he calls for a "blessing on the righteous Colony of the Massachusetts, where iniquity is dragged out into the sunshine."
Roger Chillingworth is Mr. Dimmesdale's physician. His real name is not actually Roger Chillingworth, but changed it to be so, so that nobody would find out that he's Hester's husband who has been gone for so long. He also does not want to be associated badly because of her sin. So, he poses as Dimmesdale's physician, while, for the most part, he's mostly looking for the dark secrets of Dimmesdale's heart and mind.
The Yellow Suited Stranger
The meteor in chapter 12 or chapter 23 where Dimmesdale finally reveals what he was hiding on his chest.
In Chapter Three of "The Scarlet Letter," Hawthorne provides clues about the identity of the stranger by describing him as having a scholarly appearance and a respectable demeanor. The stranger also seems to have familiarity with the townspeople and their private affairs, raising suspicions about his connection to Hester Prynne and her daughter Pearl. These clues suggest that the stranger may have a significant role in the unfolding events of the story.
The conversation between the townsman and the stranger sets the tone for the chapter by introducing the setting and establishing the atmosphere of suspicion and tension in the town. It also provides valuable information about the townspeople's attitudes towards the stranger, hinting at the underlying conflict that will unfold later in the story.
solved exercise of 1st chapter
"A Stranger Came Ashore" by Mollie Hunter is divided into 22 chapters. The story follows the main character Robbie as he encounters the mysterious stranger, Albert Pryde, who disrupts the lives of the islanders on the Scottish isle of Gillig. Through Robbie's interactions with Pryde, the novel explores themes of trust, tradition, and the supernatural.