Since first appearing in, the community Chillingworth has been well received by the townspeople not only, because they. Can use his services as a physician but also, because of his special interest in their, ailing clergyman Arthur Dimmesdale.? In fact some of, the Puritans even view it as a special act of Providence that a man of Chillingworth 's knowledge should. Have been "dropped," as, it wereInto their community just when their beloved young minister 's health seemed to be failing. And although Dimmesdale, protests. That he needs no medicine and is prepared to die if it is the will, of God he agrees to put his health in Chillingworth s. ' Hands. The two men begin spending much time, together and finally at Chillingworth, 's suggestion they move, into the same. ,, house whereAlthough they have, separate apartments they can move back and forth freely.
Gradually some of the townspeople without,,, Any real evidence except for the growing appearance of evil in Chillingworth 's face begin to, develop suspicions about the. Doctor. Rumors about his past and suggestions that he practices "the black art" with fire brought from hell gain some acceptance.Many of the townspeople also, believe that rather than being in the care of a, Christian physician Arthur Dimmesdale is. In the hands of Satan or one of his agents who has been given God 's permission to struggle with the minister' s soul for. A time. Despite the look of gloom and terror in Dimmesdale ', s eyesAll of them have faith that Dimmesdale 's strength is certain to bring him victory over his tormentor.
The Analysis theme. Of good and evil battling is carried through in Chapter 9, "The Leech," a ponderous and philosophical chapter with little. Action and much positioning of characters. We see the double meaning of the word "leech," the decline of Dimmesdale under. His weight, of guiltThe development of his relationship, with Chillingworth and the point of view of the townspeople which have, strikingly. Opposing opinions about the influence of Chillingworth on the minister. As he ingratiates himself with the, young minister. And the town sees Chillingworth as "a brilliant acquisition." On the, other handThey suspect that the relationship and proximity of Chillingworth and Dimmesdale have led to Dimmesdale 's deterioration.
Hawthorne. Purposely uses the old-fashioned term "leech" for "physician" because of its obvious double meaning. As, a doctor Chillingworth. Seems to be making complicated medicines that he learned at the feet of the Indians;He also appears to be sucking the life out of Dimmesdale.
Chillingworth 's devious and evil nature is developed in this. Chapter. As he moves into a home with Dimmesdale and the two freely discuss, their concerns there begins to develop a kind. " Of intimacy "between them. To Dimmesdale Chillingworth is, the" sympathetic "listener and intellectual whose mind and interests. Appeal to him, The reader.However is that, told, the from time Chillingworth arrived, in Boston he has "a, new purpose dark it is, true." As Chillingworth. Becomes more and more absorbed in practicing "the black art," the townspeople notice the physical changes in him and they,, Begin to see "something ugly and evil in his face." His laboratory seems to be warmed with "Infernal fuel," and, the fireWhich also leaves a sooty film on the physician 's face appears to, come from hell.
As the people in town watch, this struggle. They feel that this disciple of Satan cannot win and that the goodness of Dimmesdale will prevail. Dimmesdale however,,, Is not so sure. Each Sunday he is, thinner and paler struggling under, the unrevealed guilt of his deed.The occasional habit of pressing his hand to his ailing heart has now become a constant gesture. He turns down suggestions. Of a wife as a helpmate and some, parishioners associate his illness with his strong devotion to God. Dimmesdale although,, He discusses the secrets of his soul with, his physician never reveals the ultimate secret that Chillingworth is obsessed. With hearing.Their relationship is further explored in the next few chapters.
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