If you take a deeper look into most of the characters such as Dimmesdale, Hester, Pearl, and Chillingworth, you'll notice their true sides, different from how most were originally perceived. Dimmesdale, Boston's minister, a man of the cloth, a servant of God, yet too obvious a choice as the most Puritan in our story. Rather than using Dimmesdale, let's put a spin on things, how about Roger Chillingworth? How could he be viewed as the most Puritan? Isn't he the man who had committed the greatest sin of all: violating the sanctity of the human heart? Yes he is, that's why he's such an interesting choice.
             Chillingworth known for his cold heart that only observes and does not feel is a trait that pushes him into the stereotype of a Puritan. His cold, unfeeling heart allows him to observe others and their actions with the most crucial eye, and also allows him to stay on track to whatever task he may set for himself. We see this most relevant here when speaking to Hester, "....Here, on this wild outskirt of the earth, I shall pitch my tent; for, elsewhere a wanderer, and isolated from human interests, I find here a woman, a man, a child, amongst whom and myself there exist the closest ligaments. No matter whether of love or hate; no matter whether of right or wrong!...." (73- 74). Here you can trace the beginnings of Chillingworth's obsessive quest to discover the identity of Pearl's father. Chillingworth, a loner, decides to settle in the Puritan community and engage in human relationships for the first time-but these bonds are based on hate rather than on love. And for seven years, he has only one thought: to find and torment the man who has betrayed him. This shows the precept of Work Ethic to its fullest extent, Chillingworth made it his job to make Hester and Dimmesdale pay for their sins, and wrongs against him. "....He has wronged us both!"
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