The town people teast Pearl, calling her a demon-child, and joke about her scarlet clothing. They then realize she is Hester’s child and stop playing with her. This reflects that the town people are selfish because when they saw Pearl as a normal child, they played with her, but when they found out she is Hester’s child, they isolate her, this also emphasizes the idea of “us” and “they” in this community. When Mr. Wilson asks Pearl who made her, her answer does not satisfy Mr. Wilson, because her answer did not lean towards their religion but instead nature. This answer made the Puritans sure that Pearl is a dangerous presence. Dimmesdale's speech sways the Governor not to take Pearl away. After saving Pearl, Mistress Hibbins invites Hester
