Question 17 • (J. Blaum) 0231 10th Grade English 1st 9 Weeks 26-27
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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