in nathaniel hawthorne's Scarlet Letter, how does Pearl effect both Hester and Dimmesdale, i.e. their consciences?
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2006-11-12 13:20:20 · 5 answers · asked by coral 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
how does Pearl effect them also, as people.
2006-11-12 13:33:36 · update #1
Pearl doesn't effect their consciences, she affects them.
2006-11-12 13:29:52 · answer #1 · answered by Minmi 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
In the Scarlet Letter, Pearl effects Hester and Dimmesdale's consciences by making Hester more aware of her sin and she feels that Pearl is the result of her sin, but also a gift from God. Dimmesdale also feels guilty that he is not a fathering figure for Pearl.
2006-11-12 13:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pearl is the living image and symbol of the sin that they both commited. She is the sin personified really. So yes, she affects their consciences greatly. She also continues the bond that they shared and holds them together in a way.
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2006-11-12 16:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Whit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His guilt. Her grace.
She accepts the punishment with grace and refuses to be defeated by the shame inflicted upon her by her society. Hester's virtue becomes increasingly evident to the reader, while the self-described "virtuous" community (especially the power structure) vilify her, and are shown in varying states of moral decay and self-regard. Hester regains her community's favor because she does good deeds and has an admirable character by the end of her life.
2006-11-12 13:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's a constant live reminder of what they have done. The fruit of their sion is before thier eyes all the time.
2006-11-12 13:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by Totoru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋