In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which best describes Roger Chillingworth’s goal in knowing the identity of the father of Hester’s child?

Chillingworth wants to discover the father’s identity so he can take revenge privately. He plans to torment the man and intensify his guilt and inner suffering, rather than expose him publicly or seek his execution. The best choice is “to cause the father discomfort and internal distress.”

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