The scarlet letter is a symbol which demonstrates that even when sins are committed, they can be confessed and forgiven. ... Pearl is the living scarlet letter that was created by sin and to her, the letter worn around Hester's neck, is Pearl's way of saying that what Hester did was wrong. ... The scarlet letter had taken over her appearance."... Dimsdale feels a tremendous inflow of energy from this movement toward the release of confession.... Out in the open Hester and Pearl could go on and live life without anybody bothering them anymore. ...

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• Grade Level: High School