... Dimmesdale disagreed and told the people that her child is a blessing and a reminder for her mother thus shall not be removing from her. When the story goes on, the truth was uncovered that Dimmesdale is actually Pearl's father. Chillingworth, who strive to revenge, acted as a Doctor of Dimmesdale. Dimmesdale ... , Dimmesdale confesses to sins and right after the confession, he died peacefully. Hester and Pearl was relieved from their guilt. The theme within the story is unconfessed sins leads to the destroying of the soul. Hester who was dubbed with the guilt, openly admits it thus her ...

• Word Count: 720
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... and finally the reader, acting as a constant reminder of Hester's, as well as humanity's shortcomings. Hawthorne uses vivid descriptions to characterize Pearl, as he dose to every character thought the story. Pearl is first described as the infant; " Whose innocent life had sprung, by the inscrutable decree of Providence, a lovely and immortal flower, out of the rank luxuriance of a guilty passion ... from the other typical Puritan children ,whom are dressed in traditional clothing. As a result, she is accepted only by nature and animals, and ostracized by the other Puritan children. "P...

• Word Count: 1158
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... Boston. The letter "A" was to show Hester Prynne as an adulteress and as an immoral human being. Her refusal to let go of this sin led to her alienation and isolation. This is shown in the story through her experience on the scaffold, her complete change of appearance, and her total removal from ... "A" instead of revealing the other adulterer. She faced society only to protect and be close to the man she still loved. The "impulsive and passionate nature" (10), which to Hester seemed pure and natural had to be faced under humiliation alone, without the partner of sin. It seemed as though...

• Word Count: 833
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School