Chillingworth/chapter 10

In chapter 10 (and previously in chapter 9) we're informed that Chillingworth is referred to as a "leech" since he is a physician and which, during the time this book takes place, is very common. Although its very common I feel as if the term "leech" is used in a different context. So far Chillingworth has moved in with Dimmesdale to assist him in his weakening condition. Within this time Chillingworth is putting his term to well use. Chillingworth is (like a leech) sticking himself to his patient Dimmesdale. Chillingworth is not only trying to cure Dimmesdale but also digging into him as well "deep into his patient’s bosom, delving among his principles, prying into his recollections, and probing everything with a cautious touch, like a treasure-seeker in a dark cavern.”. Even after Dimmesdale has caught on to Chillingworth, Chillingworth continues and also continues decaying facially or in other words becoming more evil or sinister in his appearance. Eventually Chillingworth finds an opportunity to study Dimmesdale in his sleep and endeavors into his "bosom" and finds something. The book doesn't tell us (of course) what it is exactly Chillingworth has found but we (or I) can pretty much assume that some sort of mark is growing on his chest, like a hidden scarlet letter that Hester wears but unlike Hester who openly wears her shame Dimmesdales with shame hidden is also hiding his form of the scarlet letter. I don't really know though these are just assumptions. It's like 1am so yeeeeeah.