Pearl as a Symbol
Pearl as a Symbol in The Scarlet Letter In Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter, Pearl, is a symbol of sin and adultery in the sense that she leads Dimmsdale and Hester to their confession and the acceptance of their sins. ... In another way Pearl also makes a uniwue connection between Dimmsdale and Hester. Initially Pearl is the symbol of Hesters public punishment for her adultery. As the novel progresses and Pearl matures she symbolizes the deteriation of Hesters like by constantly asking her about the scarlet letter "A".