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thein that he's the main impediment toand 's happiness. This is because he represents the stern
moral values of Puritanism, with its strict moral code and firm, unwavering belief in the
fundamental depravity of each human being.
Instead of using his medical
trainingnot to mention his religious valuesto help a clearly troubled soul, Chillingworth abuses
his authority to torture Dimmesdale psychologically, actually becoming more physically repulsive
the more he torments his patient. It's no exaggeration to say that Chillingworth lives for
destroying Dimmesdale and Dimmesdale's plans for happiness. So determined is he to carry out
this diabolical scheme that he buys a ticket for the same ship as Dimmesdale and Hester, hoping
to follow them to Europe.
It's instructive that once Dimmesdale has publicly
confessed of his sins, Chillingworth effectively gives up the ghost. Not long after Dimmesdale's
death, Chillingworth follows him to the...
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