The Scarlet Letter

Quote:

"I have thought of death," said she, "have wished for it, would even have prayed for it, were it to fit that such as I should pray for anything. Yet, if death be in the this cup, I bid thee think again, ere  thou beholdest me quaff it.   See! It is even now at my lips."(70)(Hester)- Nathaniel Hawthorne.

Explanation: This quote reflects on how Hester Prynne is not so sure about trusting Roger Chillingsworth, because later on they both have something to hide meaning Hester is not revealing who the father of Pearl is to Roger and plus Roger doesn't want his true identity to be revealed by the townspeople so Hester has to keep it as a secret for him. Both these two characters has illuminated a sense of mystery and they don't even trust each other yet because they don't recognize who they are yet, its like their hidden under a veiled mask.


Question:  
1. Why does Hester fear Chillingworth?

2. What does Chillingworth intend to do with Hester Prynne case? Why?


3. What is Chillingworth’s attitude toward Hester when visiting her in prison? Explain.