Question

in chapter 4 of the scarlet letter, which best describes roger chillingworths goal in knowing the identity of the father of hesters child?
to reveal the fathers name to the settlers community
to stitch a letter of infamy on the fathers garment
to cause the father discomfort and internal distress
to see that the father is put to death for his alleged crime

Explanation:

In The Scarlet Letter, Roger Chillingworth is a vengeful character. He is not primarily interested in public exposure (revealing the name to the community) or immediate physical punishment (death or stiching the letter). His goal is psychological torture. He wants to cause the father (Dimmesdale) discomfort and internal distress as a form of revenge for the affair with his wife Hester.

Answer:

to cause the father discomfort and internal distress