The Scarlet Letter

Beyond Hester’s explanation, why won’t Pearl come to Hester without the scarlet letter? In chapter 19.

Beyond Hester’s explanation, why won’t Pearl come to Hester without the scarlet letter? In chapter 19.

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Pearl has never known her mother without the letter. It's as if it is a part of her. When Hester casts the letter away, it might easily be inferred that Pearl thinks it possible she might be cast away as well.

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The Scarlet Letter