Question

the man was introduced as roger chillingworth. the jailer, after ushering him into the room, remained a moment, marvelling at the comparative quiet that followed his entrance; for hester prynne had immediately become as still as death, although the child continued to moan. - the scarlet letter, nathaniel hawthorne. does the author use direct or indirect methods to characterize roger chillingworth? which method of indirect characterization does the author use to characterize roger chillingworth? what inference can be made about roger chillingworths character based on hester prynnes reaction?

Explanation:

1. The method of indirect characterization used is Hester Prynne's reaction to his entrance.
2. Hester's still - ness like death implies Roger Chillingworth is evil and intimidating.
3. Since it's through Hester's reaction, it's an indirect method of characterization.

Answer:

1. Hester Prynne's reaction
2. He is evil and intimidating
3. Indirect