Question

What inference can be made about roger chillingworth’s character based on hester prynne’s reaction?.

Answer 1

Answer:
He is evil and intimidating.

Step-by-step explanation:
This is the main inference that can be made about Roger Chillingworth's character. In this text, we learn that Hester was married to Chillingworth, but had not seen him in many years. However, when she sees him again, we learn that she is shocked and scared. She worries about Chillingworth's wrath, and thinks that this might ruin her. This shows that Hester believes Chillingworth to be evil and intimidating.

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

His name was announced as Roger Chillingworth. The jailer, after ushering him into the room, remained a moment, marveling at the comparative quiet that followed his entrance; for Hester Prynne had immediately become as still as death, although the child continued to moan.

–The Scarlet Letter,

Nathaniel Hawthorne

Does the author use direct or indirect methods to characterize Roger Chillingworth?

✔ indirect

Which method of indirect characterization does the author use to characterize Roger Chillingworth?

✔ Hester Prynne’s reaction

What inference can be made about Roger Chillingworth’s character based on Hester Prynne’s reaction?

✔ He is evil and intimidating.