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Scarlet Letter- Chillingworth Essay

Rodger Chillingworth is arguably the most complex character in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. He is motivated by hatred, jealousy, and above all else, vengeance.
As his pseudonym suggests, Chillingworth is a man with a cold demeanor. He is aware of the repugnancy of his physical appearance, and holds himself partially responsible for the affair. He does not place much of the blame on himself, however. He becomes obsessed with finding and seeking revenge on the father of his wife’s c...

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