🌟Pearl's tantrum suggests her personal rejection and connection to the scarlet letter.
💔Pearl washing away Dimmesdale's kiss signals the lack of reconciliation.
🚪Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl strive to escape the confines of their circumstances.
❤️The lovers' struggle to reunite their family and overcome societal constraints.
🎭The chapter builds towards a major climax highlighting the challenges of the Puritan way.
Why does Pearl throw a tantrum?
—Pearl throws a tantrum because she feels personally rejected after Hester removes the scarlet letter.
Why does Pearl wash away Dimmesdale's kiss?
—Pearl washes away Dimmesdale's kiss to signify the lack of reconciliation between them.
What do Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl strive for?
—They strive to escape their circumstances and overcome the constraints of the Puritan society.
What is the main theme of this chapter?
—The main theme is the struggle of the lovers to reunite their family and navigate the challenges of the traditional Puritan way.
What does the chapter build towards?
—The chapter builds towards a major climax, highlighting the difficulties faced by the characters in the oppressive Puritan society.
00:09Chapter 19 is titled 'The Child at the Brookside Pearl.' Hester cautions Dimmesdale to stay calm.
00:21Dimmesdale puts his hand over his heart again.
00:24Pearl points to Hester's chest, noticing the absence of the scarlet letter.
00:32Pearl throws a tantrum. Hester pins the letter back on and covers her hair.
00:44Pearl hugs Hester and Dimmesdale kisses her forehead, but she washes his kiss away.
01:08Hester puts the letter back on, reaffirming her connection to Pearl.
01:25Hester bids Pearl and Dimmesdale to come to the minister together, Pearl questions if they will go back hand in hand.
02:23The lovers struggle to reunite their family and escape from their restrictive circumstances, leading to a major climax.
