Impotence and Omnipotence

I found this reading to be rather interesting, yet somewhat disturbing. i have never viewed the Scarlet Letter in this light of impotence and sexual lacking. Or if i did discuss that in high shcool English, i dont remember it. I found the authors close reading of Chillingworth to be rather interesting, and finally the story made more sense to me. The fact taht Chillingworth became so involved iwth herbs and natural cures brings new light to his problem. it also helps justify his closeness and relationship with Dimmesdale. chillingworth, as i said in class, seemed to be such a two-faced man and very sketchy, but now it all makes sense. Chillingworth wants revenge on Dimmesdale, but more importantly wants to avenge his manhood. Another element that was new to me in this reading was the fact that divorces or annulments could be granted based on impotency. I found this to be completely shocking and disturbing, but i was rather intrigued by the fact. I had a mixed reaction to this reading.