The Scarlet Letter (Chapters 6-10)

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What does Chillingworth become obsessed with?

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Finding out Dimmesdale's secrets.

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How does Chillingworth discover Dimmesdale's secret?

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He looked at Dimmesdale’s chest while he was sleeping and found an ‘A’.

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What has changed about Arthur Dimmesdale since Hester last saw him?

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His health has suffered and deteriorated.

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What does Chillingworth argue is necessary for a person's body to heal?

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Without confessing his/her sin.

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What does the end of chapter 6 reference?

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Other children who were conceived under the same circumstances as Pearl.

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Who is Chillingworth in relation to Hester Prynne?

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He is Hester's estranged husband.

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What is the significance of the letter 'A' in the story?

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It symbolizes Hester's sin of adultery.

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How does Hester feel about her daughter Pearl?

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She feels a mix of love and guilt.

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What role does guilt play in Dimmesdale's character?

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It leads to his physical and mental deterioration.

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What is the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale?

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They are lovers, but Dimmesdale has not publicly acknowledged their relationship.