B. he has no intention of truly alleviating Hester's suffering. He would rather give them medicine and make sure they live with their shame and guilt; rather than "making a scheme". hope this helps!
Answer: B. He has no intention of truly alleviating Hester’s suffering.
In this excerpt, we can see Roger Chillingworth trying to give medicine to Hester. He is a doctor, and he is meant to help her feel better. However, he is also her scorned husband. He tells Hester that he will not kill her, because even if he wanted vengeance, the best revenge is to let her live so she can always suffer due to her shame. He smiles when he touches the scarlet letter. This shows that he does not really feel pity towards her, and in fact, wants her to suffer.
