The symbol of the pearl in The Scarlet LetterThe Scarlet Letter is a book rich in symbolism. One of the most complex and misunderstood symbols in the book is Pearl, Hester Prynne's daughter. Pearl symbolizes a real and constant reminder of Hester's sins, she is much more prominent and obvious than the "A" that Hester wore, because she is a real, living, breathing person who will always remain a part of Hester. Hawthorne places Pearl in the novel to explore the theme of romance, to create a passionate and true character, who challenges Hester and Dimmesdale's behavior and values. Pearl's behavior towards her mother varied at different times. She often constantly harassed her mother and became infatuated with the scarlet "A" her mother wore. She is anything but a normal Puritan child, and Hawthorne creates her character in a very interesting way. “The child could not follow the rules. In giving her existence, a great law had been violated..." (91) Pearl was very aware of this "A" even if she did not fully understand its meaning at her young age. However, she had an idea of ​​what this letter meant and she would also make her own to carry. “Mother, the sun does not love you. It runs away and hides because it is afraid of something on your chest. , see! There he is, playing, a long way away and let me run and catch him. He won't run away from me, because I'm not carrying anything yet. on my breast” (192) This symbolizes Pearl’s constant curiosity and truth, and her knowing that the letter her mother must carry prevents her from being “loved by the sun,” in other words. terms, Hester must remain in the dark about her feelings, while Pearl can remain in the sun. Yet another example of Pearl's free emotion, a symbolism of romanticism in the novel. Pearl, she always felt that Pearl was her treasure. Being alienated from society and without Dimmesdale to confess his role in sin, Pearl was truly the only thing Hester had in life. Hester cherished Pearl's existence, even though she was born from what the Puritans considered sin. Here, Pearl symbolizes someone Hester can cling to and make her own, when it seems she has nothing left in the world..