The Scarlet Letter

Why does Pearl insist that the scarlet letter be replaced?

Chapters 16-19

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Pearl wants the letter to be replaced because it's a part of her. Her daughter sees the letter as familiar; it's part of her identity. Pearl is a little girl and children don't like change.

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The Scarlet Letter