1. Comparing Characters in The Scarlet Letter
... Hester's husband who was captured by Indians for two years. While he was gone, his wife Hester, had an affair with Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale. When he returns, Hester sees Chillingworth in the crown while she is on the scaffold. He meets up with her later and tells her not to tell anyone who he is. The town thinks that he is ... Hester. Hawthorne gives him the nickname of a "leach." He torments Dimmesdale throughout the entire story. Dimmesdale is described as a rich, young clergyman who achieved fame in England. He was also described as a week person who holds in everything. Dimmesdale...
- Word Count: 438
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School