Chillingworths, And Dimmesdale's Symbolism

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12) Pearl’s, Chillingworth’s, and Dimmesdale’s names are symbolic. First, pearls are formed in oysters over a long period of time through the building up of a substance called nacre, which is under great pressure and friction from the inside of the oyster. The result is a beautiful pearl. Likewise, Hester underwent great pressures and difficulties with Dimmesdale, resulting in the upbringing of her beautiful child - Pearl. An example in the book states, “But she named the infant ‘Pearl,’ as being of great price - purchased with all she had - her mother’s only treasure!” (85). Hester paid the price to finally have Pearl. Chillingworth’s name is also symbolic. Chillingworth is named for his personality and deception. His personality is evil

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to the society’s ideals; this is shown through the interpretations of the multiple symbols such as Pearl who symbolized the light that brings the happiness to all the people involved, Chillingworth symbolized the dark that emphasized the light, Hester’s scarlet letter symbolizes individuality, and also Dimmesdale’s scarlet letter, that he wears on the interior, symbolizes conformity to the reader. The theme of identity versus society in The Scarlet Letter can be seen in Pearl because she is…

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