To what extent is it possible for the rule of law to be malleable? In what situations is it acceptable to bend the rigidity of the rule of law?

Is Captain Chillingworth a sympathetic character? Discuss the characterization of Chillingworth and consider to what extent he might be considered to be sympathetic, if at all.

What does Mr. Crowle mean when he tells Zachary that he has been waiting for him? Examine the turn in Crowle’s treatment of Zachary to determine what Crowle may have been trying to accomplish in the final chapter.