Question 2 • HVA 26-27 IM English ELA 11 A
Chillingworth orders Hester to pretend her husband is dead and forbids her from revealing his identity, even warning her to “beware” if she disobeys. These commands show that he is controlling the situation through secrecy and threats, developing his manipulative nature. The excerpt does not suggest that he is tender, disorganized, or foolish.
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