... . One day while the minister is sleeping, Chillingworth discovers a mark on the minister's breast, the details of which are hidden from the reader, which confirms his suspicions: Dimmesdale is indeed Hester's lover. Dimmesdale becomes more psychologically anguished and remorseful, and he begins to torture himself by keeping all-night vigils and scourging his body ruthlessly. One night, in order to relieve ... him! A strange, sad man is he, with his hand always over his heart!" A sailor from one of the ships next comes with a message that Roger Chillingworth will be riding with Dimmesdale ...

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• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School