The Scarlett Letter:Chillingworth view

Journal, You should have seen Hester’s face when she recognized me, I could see the fright in her eyes. She must have thought I would confess my real identity to these good Puritan citizens, but no, I shall not bring shame to myself, I would rather her hold the self-afflicted burden she carries upon her breast as she has been forced to do so. My only grief is that this ‘A’, which is the …

…I would not be shamed for my true identity, I would reveal myself to be Hester’s husband; if that unveiling were to cause Hester and her accomplice more agony without my dishonor, I would come forth this minute. Instead, I sit here writing it all down, every thought I have. One day, when someone finds my journal, everyone will understand my suffering and how terrible Hester, Mr. Dimmesdale, and little Pearl are. Roger Chillingsworth