Question

Which statement from Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter best explains Roger Chillingworth’s disinterest in seeking revenge on Hester?

“We have wronged each other.”
“Thou hast kept the secret of thy paramour.”
“What should ail me to harm this misbegotten and miserable babe?”
“The child is yours,—and she is none of mine,—neither will she recognize my voice or aspect as a father’s.”

Answer 1

“We have wronged each other.”

Step-by-step explanation:

This is the statement that best explains Chillingworth's disinterest in seeking revenge on Hester. In this passage, Chillingworth wants to convey the idea that there is no reason for them to detest each other, or to try to seek revenge on each other. Chillingworth states that they "have wronged each other," which implies a sense of justice. It motivates the characters to let go of resentment and try to move on.

Answer 2

it seems that he did not want to sick revenge for Hester because they "have wronged each other.” (option A)

he had no intentions of helping her alleviate the suffering.But he would use his abilities and capacity to try to discover the father of Hester´s child.