The Scarlet Letter What is the main conflict in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:54 Last updated by Jill W on 19 Feb 18:21
The major conflict in the story is Chillingworth's failure to join his wife in Boston, Hester's subsequent pregnancy and shaming, and Chillingworth's desire to punish or exact revenge aginst the father os Hester's child.