The Scarlet Letter: Much Symbolism
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The Scarlet Letter is a book of much symbolism. One of the most complex
and misunderstood symbols in the book is Pearl, the daughter of Hester Prynne.
Pearl, throughout the story, develops into a dynamic symbol - one that is
always changing. In the following essay, I will explore some of the sy ....
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.... punishment handed down from God was a constant mental and physical reminder
to Hester of what she had done wrong, and she could not escape it. In this
aspect, Pearl symbolized God's way of punishing Hester for adultery.
The way Hester's life was ruined for so long was the ultimate price that
Hester paid for Pearl. With Pearl, Hester's life was one almost never filled
with joy, but instead a constant nagging. Pearl would harass her mother over
the scarlet "A" which she wore. Pearl would ....
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