The Scarlet Letter
5. Why did Hester name her daughter Pearl?
chapters 5-7
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Aslan
Pearl is really just that, her pearl. Despite her "sin" and her punishment Pearl was born out of love. She is Hester's precious one, a reminder of love that negates any letter on her chest.
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Because her daughter was precious and beautiful, but came from something so ugly. Like a pearl.
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