The Scarlet Letter

What do you think Chillingworth sees wrong with Dimmesdale's heart?

Is it guilt? Cowardice? I don't understand.

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It just confirms what Chillingworth has suspected. Dimmesdale was indeed the lover of Hester and is also Pearl's father. Chillingworth feels vindicated for his torture of the young priest.

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