Chillingworth's Sin In Scarlet Letter

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Instead of exposing his sin to the townspeople, Chillingworth prefers to manipulate the Reverend’s heart and mind, and to explore Dimmesdale’s relationship to sin. It is difficult to establish what motivates Roger Chillingworth to remain and seek revenge. He is an educated man with superb skills in medicine and literature. Why then would he choose to remain in Boston and attempt to destroy Dimmesdale? There are few good explanations for Chillingworth's behavior and desire to not be known. The most likely reasons are revenge and the challenge of solving the mystery. The motive of revenge is clear enough from Hester’s infidelity and the damage that revealing himself would do to his reputation and future ability to marry. He also
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