Pearl is such a lively, feisty, spirited child. She knows what she wants and likes to know all the facts, she doesn't like to be tricked. When Hester calls her over to her and Dimmesdale, she knows immediately that something was up. As she analyzes the scene in front of her, she realizes that her mother is missing the scarlet letter on her chest, something Pearl has seen since birth. It takes a while for her mother to realize that that was the problem. Pearl has also seen the relationship in which Hester and Dimmesdale share, but still does not know or comprehend that Dimmesdale is in fact her father. The reason for this is because Hester believes that Pearl isn't ready to handle the truth and that they should act like nothing's the matter. I found myself in Pearls shoes. I hate being lied to and understand the struggle it is for adults to treat you like one of their own and for them to realize that you know more than you portray. I remember being young and sensing when things weren't right or when are tense between two adults. I would also realize that once they see me in the room, they would stop their conversations and act like nothing ever happened, and when I leave, they are back on it again. Its not even the fact that the adults are arguing, its the fact that they don't realize that yes, Im young and cant comprehend everything you are saying, and yes, I understand that you are frustrated. Lying to Pearl was similar in this real life scenario so I understand Pearl’s needs for that type of consistency (scarlet letter) in her life as well as the need to know the truth behind the relationship her mom and the minister have together.
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