The Scarlet Letter

The Leech

Since his arrival in town, Chillingworth’s secret purpose is to end and exact revenge on the man with whom Hester committed adultery. He comes to suspect that Dimmesdale is that man. How does he arrive at this conclusion, and what is his evidence?

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Chillingworth confirms his suspicions when, as Dimmesdale slept in chapter 10, Chillingworth sees an "A" similar to Hester's inked on his chest.

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