The Symbolic Pearl

Most novels usually have a main symbol that teaches characters and readers very important lessons and morals. This is the case of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic Scarlet Letter, whose daughter's pearl is the symbol of the most extensive life of the whole novel. She is more like a symbol than a real character. Pearl symbolizes the hidden love of Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale and plays an important role in The Scarlet Letter. A small pearl, the so-called "child of the elves" is the daughter and the result of the incredible adultery of the ministers Arthur Dimmesdale and Hester Prynne.

Pearls are a complex personality, but her main function in novels is as a symbol. Pearl is a living version of her mother's red letter. "And that small pearl, she is a symbol, and a connection between them." (160) She is a serious result of sexual sin and is an indicator of crime. But on the eve of reminding Hester 's "sin", the pearl is not only a punishment for her mother, but she is also a blessing. She not only expresses "sin" but also expresses the important spirit and passion of sin. Therefore, the presence of pearls gave her mother a reason to live her spirit when she wanted to give up. For the first time after Pearl's father revealed Dimmesdale, Pearl could become a complete "human". "Developed all sympathy ... guaranteed growth ..." (167) Prior to this, she played a role as a symbolic reminder of the unsolved mystery. (157)

Pearl is an iconic character of Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. Pearls are the result of their secret sins, daughters of Hester Prynne and Arthur Ding Mesdale. Evil pearl mother was obliged to wear the letter "A" and the scarlet color of the embroidery on her chest, so everyone knew her infidelity. Pearls are mainly described in other novels by other letters, but the behavior of pearls also plays an important role in alienation. Because of this sign, she is different from the whole society, so she can not live a normal life. At first glance, the inhabitants of the city saw a red word at first sight. As you can see in this sentence, society always considers scarlet letters as a barrier between them and Hester. Hester 's behavior shows how affected by her alienation. "Solitude

Perlin, an illegal woman of Hines and Timsdale, has many iconic views. Pearls are considered physical symbols of extramarital problems. She always reminds her of her sins. She reminded Hester about her illegal act, but ironically, she is also a blessing. As the book says, the pearl is "the sole wealth of her mother". Pearls are the driving force of Hester's ongoing life. Pearls can also be seen as rosy avatars. She announced: "She has never made it, but her mother took it from the bush of a wild rose growing in prison." This symbolic view is that the pearl is blessed with the idea and hand I am going to connect her, she is. Flickering of hope for life. But at the same time she is a material of Hester 's sin and reminds me of eternal life. Pearl is a personality, but it is a symbol of hidden sin, happiness, and hope.