The Scarlet Letter
What do you think Chillingworth sees wrong with Dimmesdale's heart?
Is it guilt? Cowardice? I don't understand.
Is it guilt? Cowardice? I don't understand.
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.