The Scarlet Letter In The Scarlet Letter, why does Chillingworth become the greatest sinner in violating the human heart? Asked by bookragstutor on 28 Nov 08:47 Last updated by anonymous on 20 Dec 10:08
In Hawthorn's The Scarlet Letter, Chillingworth wants to torture Dimmesdale in order to exact revenge. He does this for his own selfish reasons and this is what makes him the greatest sinner.
