The Scarlet Letter

what new identity has chillingworth assumed in Boston? why is he successful?

from the book the scarlet letter in chapter 9

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Chillingworth is now Dimmesdale's constant companion and doctor. The church elders approve of him and urge Dimmesdale to allow him to treat him. He is successful as a doctor because he learned different methods of herblore from the Native Americans.