Of every character within the novel, Pearl's function is the most beneficial for her mother. Pearl is the link that forces Hester to be apart of humanity and in turn, saves her from complete human isolation when the Puritans outcast Hester for her sins. The Scarlet Letter also contains a transformation within Dimmesdale from a weak sinner and a hypocrite into someone who is sincere and strong enough to make a public confession to the Puritan Society. The reason for this change must be the cause of Pearl. She helps him with the redemption and gives him the strength he needs to confess his sins. Because of this Pearl is seen as the aid in Dimmesdale's
Of every character within the novel, Pearl's function is the most beneficial for her mother. Pearl is the link that forces Hester to be apart of humanity and in turn, saves her from complete human isolation when the Puritans outcast Hester for her sins. The Scarlet Letter also contains a transformation within Dimmesdale from a weak sinner and a hypocrite into someone who is sincere and strong enough to make a public confession to the Puritan Society. The reason for this change must be the cause of Pearl. She helps him with the redemption and gives him the strength he needs to confess his sins. Because of this Pearl is seen as the aid in Dimmesdale's