Hester has to pin the letter back on and effect a transformation back into her old, sad self before Pearl will cross the creek. |
Hester decides the time has come for Dimmesdale to meet Pearl. Hester and Dimmesdale are joined spiritually and genetically to this child. |
Pearl won't accept Dimmesdale as her father unless he will publicly accept her. Pearl, at one with nature, always favors honesty and openness. |
Pearl broke away from her mother, and, running to the brook, stooped over it, and bathed her forehead, until the unwelcome kiss was quite washed off. |
Chapter 19 is about Pearl's first real meeting with her father, Arthur Dimmesdale. Pearl does not react well when her mother says that he cannot openly ... |
Even little babes, when I take them in my arms, weep bitterly. Yet Pearl, twice in her little lifetime, hath been kind to me! The first time,—thou knowest it ... |
Symbol back on and hair back in her cap, she's the same old sinning Hester, and Pearl finally comes over and kisses her—and kisses the letter. |
Summary. Pearl is standing across the brook, looking at her parents. Hester cautions Dimmesdale to stay calm. Dimmesdale puts his hand over his heart. |
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