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Chapter 10
Chillingworth was aware his
patient’s ailment was caused by
something more. He dicided it was
necessary to uncover the internal
suffering.
In Dimmesdale’s presence he said
the weeds which grow from a dead
man’s grave represent a secret never
told.
He tried to coax the secret from the
minister, but was given the response
the secret was between him and God.
God would do with him as he pleases
and Chillingworth shouldn’t interfere.
However, while Dimmesdale was
asleep, the physician went to him and
looked at his chest, the place his patient
constantly clutched in agony. Whatever
he saw or deciphered sent him into a
state of exuberant ectasy.
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The weeds on the grave are
indicative of an untold secret.
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