The Scarlet Letter

Notice that Chillingworth is called a "leech" in the chapters in which he interacts with Dimmesdale, but a "physician" in this interaction with Hester. Considering the definition of "leech," what do you suppose is Hawthorne’s point in using these two desi

Notice that Chillingworth is called a "leech" in the chapters in which he interacts with Dimmesdale, but a "physician" in this interaction with Hester. Considering the definition of "leech," what do you suppose is Hawthorne’s point in using these two designations? In Chapter 14.

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Chillingworth acts as physician to Hester, he has no plans to take his revenge out on her. Dimmesdale, however, is a different story. Chillingworth wants to suck the life right out of him.....

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The Scarlet Letter