Chillingworth’s attitude softens when he notes, “It was my folly... what had I to do with youth and beauty like thine own? How could I delude myself with the idea that intellectual gifts might veil physical deformity in a young girl’s fantasy.” Expl

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The Scarlet Letter

Chillingworth’s attitude softens when he notes, “It was my folly... what had I to do with youth and beauty like thine own? How could I delude myself with the idea that intellectual gifts might veil physical deformity in a young girl’s fantasy.” Expl

I need help with this statement. Could someone please explain what he means. This is a statement made by Roger Chillingworth in chapter 4

Asked by Kenneth C #807358 on 7/24/2018 3:02 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 7/24/2018 3:37 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 7/24/2018 3:37 PM

Chillingworth is not exactly a "looker". Hester, on the other hand, is a beauty. Chillingworth concedes that it was his folly (mistake) to think that his intillectual gifts could make up for his ugly appearance.

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