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. ... In that remarkable forest scene in The Scarlet Letter, the long repressed/suppressed sexuality of Hester is suddenly exposed when she releases her hair. ... The scarlet letter had taken over her appearance."Mother," said little Pearl, "the sunshine does not love you. ...

• Word Count: 1408
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School