Hawthorne repeatedly uses the words "imp" and "elf" to describe pearl. in what ways are these words appropriate regarding her character and behavior

Quite friendly...... she is an imp! Pearl is full of joy and curiousity. She tells stories, waits to get a reaction...... she loves her mother, she shies away from what she doesn't understand. Imps ar mischievious..... some would say devilish...... and Pearl certainly filled the bill.