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Chapter 16: A Forest Walk The Scarlet Letter Examine the descriptions of Pearl. What does she represent, beyond the character of a little girl? Why do you think the author gives her such perception? Write
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Chapter 16: A Forest Walk

The Scarlet Letter

Examine the descriptions of Pearl. What does she represent, beyond
the character of a little girl? Why do you think the author gives her
such perception? Write an essay to explain Pearl's function in the
novel as a symbolic figure.

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1, Pearl is the living entity of Hester's adultery, her scarlet letter personified and the living badge of Hester's guilt. Pearl is the main reason for Hester's punishment because without the birth of Pearl no one would know of Hester's sin.
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