Question

in chapter 4 of the scarlet letter, which best describes roger chillingworths goal in knowing the identity of the father of hesters child?
o to reveal the fathers name to the settlers community
o to stitch a letter of infamy on the fathers garment
o to cause the father discomfort and internal distress
o to see that the father is put to death for his alleged crime

Explanation:

In The Scarlet Letter, Chillingworth is driven by revenge. His main aim is to psychologically torment the father of Hester's child, not primarily to expose him publicly, stitch a mark on him, or have him executed.

Answer:

to cause the father discomfort and internal distress