In chapter 4 of the scarlet letter, what do the circumstances of roger chillingworth’s arrival in the settlement reveal about the time period in which the novel takes place?

Settlers were dependent on Native Americans for survival in the wilderness beyond the settlement.

Explanation:

When Roger Chillingworth arrives to the settlement for the first time, Hester notices that he is dressed in a strange combination of European and Native American styles. Afterwards, Chillingworth tells his story, and we learn that he claims to have lived with Native Americans for a period of time. This shows that, at the time, settlers were often dependent on Native Americans for survival beyond the settlement.