Chapter Fourteen
Entry Sixteen
In the beginning of chapter fourteen, Hester comes to talk to Roger Chillingworth. He introduces her with the words
“Aha! And is it Mistress Hester that has a word for old Roger Chillingworth?”In my opinion, there is a special tone in his voice. He says it in a sarcastic, nearly taunting voice that emphasizes he does not believe in the new view about Hester. He already expected that she would come sooner or later to ask him for help.
So he seems to be the only one in town who can see through the shield she put around herself and her feelings. Sooner in the book, he was already described as a man with the skill to read minds.
Except for him, everyone is blinded by her change and thinks it happend thanks to the "A" (it finally made an impact).
Yes - good insight. Chillingworth's tone is sarcastic and even arrogant. He is very sure of himself.
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