"It is too deeply branded. Ye cannot take it off. And would that I might endure his agony, as well as mine" (Hawthorne 64).
Explanation- This quote is a response to Mr. Wilson, as he said he will remove the Scarlet letter if Hester will tell them who her adulterous partner is. Hester refuses because she believes that it is impossible to remove it because this sin is a part of her now. Hester will not snitch and will continue to carry on the "father's" burden for as long as she lives. Just like how Goody Proctor did not speak ill of Proctor's name. She too did not snitch when officials asked her.
Question- Why is it so bad to tell the who the baby's father is?
"We have wronged each other, answered he. Mine was the first wrong answered he. [...] Between thee and me, the scale hangs fairly balanced. (70)
Explanation- In this quote he says the based upon the justice system their sins are equal. His sin is marrying this young woman and hers is having an affair on their marriage. Chillingworth does not feel vengeful he is just shaken up about the situation. Chillingworth wanted a family so he feels some sympathy, but now he does not want anything to do with her sinful child. And seemingly little by little wants her out of his life.
Question- Why has Chillingworth decided to pop up in town all of a sudden?
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