Why do you think Chillingworth says this to Dimmesdale: "Do not blacken your fame and perish in dishonor! I can save you! Would you bring infamy on your famous profession?"

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The Scarlet Letter

Why do you think Chillingworth says this to Dimmesdale: "Do not blacken your fame and perish in dishonor! I can save you! Would you bring infamy on your famous profession?"

In ch. 23

Asked by taylor b #276519 on 10/29/2012 3:28 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/29/2012 5:43 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/29/2012 5:43 PM

Chillingworth doesn't want Dimmesdale to confess..... he wants to continue controlling the man. Dimmesdale wants to be free of the secret and Chillingworth.

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