Chillingworth moves in with Dimmesdale under the pretext of providing medical care, as Dimmesdale's health is deteriorating. However, Chillingworth's real intention is to further torment Dimmesdale by exacerbating his guilt and inner turmoil over his affair with Hester Prynne. It allows Chillingworth to closely observe and manipulate Dimmesdale, ultimately seeking revenge for the betrayal.
Arthur Dimmesdale was created in 1850.
Chillingworth reminds dimmesdale of his sin and is party for the reason that he confesses and assends to heaven. He causes pain in the life of dimmesdale
Roger Chillingworth wants revenge on Reverend Dimmesdale for having an affair with Hester Prynne. He seeks to torment Dimmesdale as he believes Dimmesdale is partly responsible for the shame and suffering that Hester endured. Chillingworth aims to expose Dimmesdale's guilt and hypocrisy.
Chillingworth discovers Dimmesdale's secret sin when he sees a mark in the shape of an "A" on the sleeping Dimmesdale's chest. This confirms his suspicions that Dimmesdale is the father of Hester Prynne's daughter, Pearl.
Some of the clues that Dimmesdale is Pearl's father include their physical resemblance, Pearl's strong connection and recognition of Dimmesdale, Dimmesdale's guilt and emotional reaction towards Pearl, and hints dropped by other characters such as Hester and Chillingworth. The reveal is confirmed towards the end of the novel by both Hester and Dimmesdale.
Hester Prynne joins Dimmesdale in his vigil on the scaffold, holding hands with him as they watch the procession go by. Pearl also ends up joining them, refusing to leave Dimmesdale's side.
Chillingworth discovers a mark on Dimmesdale's chest, leading him to believe that Dimmesdale is hiding a secret sin related to the mark. This discovery fuels Chillingworth's suspicion that Dimmesdale is the father of Hester Prynne's child.
Arthur Dimmesdale is the father of Hester's baby in The Scarlet Letter. However, this fact is not revealed until later in the story.
Dimmesdale escapes Chillingworth by revealing his sin publicly during the Election Day procession, thus freeing himself from Chillingworth's hold over him. By confessing and acknowledging his guilt before the townspeople, Dimmesdale is able to gain his redemption and break free from Chillingworth's psychological torment.
Chillingworth suggests that Dimmesdale could have successfully escaped him during the period when they were both staying in the wilderness, away from the prying eyes of the town. He believes that if Dimmesdale had chosen to leave civilization and live in seclusion, he would have been free from Chillingworth's manipulations.
He wastes away after Dimmesdale's death. He no longer had a purpose in life, since his main goal was to get revenge on Dimmesdale.