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Hester Reveals Chillingworth's Identity from "The Scarlet Letter". Hester tells Dimmesdale that Roger Chillingworth is her husband. Dimmesdale is shocked and angry, feeling betrayed by Hester's silence.

during the forest meeting

Hester Reveals Chillingworth's Identity

Hester tells Dimmesdale that Roger Chillingworth is her husband. Dimmesdale is shocked and angry, feeling betrayed by Hester's silence. He forgives her, but is overwhelmed by the horror of having lived with his enemy. Hester urges him to leave Boston and start a new life, offering to go with him.