In addition to theme of truth and hypocrisy, the novel portrays the conflict between faith and science in the characters of Chillingworth and Dimmesdale. Focusing on the language of the text, we discussed how Chillingworth, the doctor and scientist, argues science can reveal a man's inner soul,while Dimmesdale and the church maintain that it is a sin for man to probe another's sole,as such is the realm of God. We discussed contemporary disputes pitting science and faith. Olivia did a good job noting that while Chillingworth seeks to probe the truth from his victim, Dimmesdale, he himself,wears a false identity and uses a false name to protect himself from public scorn as Hester's betrayed husband. At the end of the session, we reviewed Olivia's grammar homework, and made corrections where necessary. For homework due tomorrow-the formal essay assigned last Thursday and reading the next chapter of the novel.