The Scarlet Letter
what new identity has chillingworth assumed in Boston? why is he successful?
from the book the scarlet letter in chapter 9
from the book the scarlet letter in chapter 9
Chillingworth is now Dimmesdale's constant companion and doctor. The church elders approve of him and urge Dimmesdale to allow him to treat him. He is successful as a doctor because he learned different methods of herblore from the Native Americans.