In section one of The Scarlet Letter what was most memorable to me is in chapter 4 ( the interview). It is when Hester talks to her husband after so long and the narrator officially tells the readers that Roger Chillingworth is her husband. The interview chapter shows the readers more of the character Roger. The chapter before (three) gives me one characteristic of him which is curiosity, Chapter three also foreshadowed Roger being present in the story later on. When Roger did appear again it took place in Hester is jail cell. They were left alone to be able to say what ever they wanted so they did not have to hide Roger is identity. Roger came in the jail cell as a man who just came in to offer medicine. The jailer believed him and let him have his privacy with Hester (and pearl) because he promised to make her more amenable.
I chose this moment because it clarifies Roger is reason of visiting Hester. The memorable moment in the interview between Roger and Hester would be the part where Roger says " Dost thou know me so little, Hester Prynne? Are my purposes wont be so shallow? Even if i imagine a scheme of vengeance, what could i do better for my object than to let thee live, - than to give thee medicines against all harm and peril of life, - so that this burning shame may still blaze upon thy bosom?" (Hawthorne, 50). This quote shows me that Hester does know Roger well since she believed him and drank the medicine after he said this. The quote also shows me that he wants to keep Hester healthy and alive to let the shame and guilt for cheating on him burn her for the rest of her life.
This moment can be connected to anyone being the better person in a conflict. For example if my best friend were to talk about me behind my back then ends up being in trouble and I know how to help I would help her because I am able to forgive. This would make the best friend in this situation feel more guilt because if I fought fire with fire it would only make both people more angrier.
