Question

In chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, what do the circumstances of Roger chillingworth’s arrival in the settlement reveal about the time period in which the novel takes place?

Answer 1

Settlers were dependent on Native Americans for survival in the wilderness beyond the settlement.

Answer 2

Answer:

Settlers were dependent on Native Americans for survival in the wilderness beyond the settlement.

Explanation:

When Roger Chillingworth arrives to the settlement for the first time, Hester notices that he is dressed in a strange combination of European and Native American styles. Afterwards, Chillingworth tells his story, and we learn that he claims to have lived with Native Americans for a period of time. This shows that, at the time, settlers were often dependent on Native Americans for survival beyond the settlement.