Nathaniel Hawthorne
Originally, I thought Chillingworth was just a nice physician genuinely trying to help Hester and her baby. Soon enough, it is revealed that he is in fact married to Hester. It seems that Hester is no longer has feelings for Chillingworth despite his desire to have her. His desire for her becomes apparent with he questions Hester about the father of her baby, "Thou wilt not reveal his name? Not the less is he mine. He bears no
letter of infamy wrought into his garment, as thou dost; but I shall
read it on his heart." He is very concerned with who the father is. Would he like to seek revenge? Does he want to claim the baby as his own? It seems like everything would be easier if he left town and started over elsewhere, but I think his reason for staying is to be with Hester.
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