It doesn't really explain why they left in detail, but I suspect that the reason Pearl and Hester left was because there is nothing left for them in the Boston area except scorn. Hester took advantage of the great wealth bestowed on Pearl by her husband, Mr. Chillingsworth, and used it to provide the best life for Pearl. In the end though, after Pearl is said to be living a full life, Hester returns to the community and continues her punishment by the scarlet letter.
The townspeople of Salem are more concerned with upholding social order and religious standards than with sincerely caring for Hester and Pearl's spiritual well-being. Their judgment and ostracism of Hester and Pearl stem more from a rigid interpretation of morality and the fear of tarnishing the community's reputation.
Hester chooses to stay in the colony because she believes it is her moral duty to face the consequences of her actions. She also wants to raise her daughter in the same community where she committed her sin, as a way to atone for her transgression and to teach Pearl lessons about forgiveness and redemption. Furthermore, Hester finds purpose and belonging in her community, despite the isolation and judgment she faces.
Hester and Dimmesdale decide to go to London to escape their past and start fresh in a new environment where they are not known and can make a new life away from their sins and the judgment of their community. Additionally, they may believe that London offers more opportunities for them to find redemption and live freely.
Yes, Hester is glad to have Pearl as her daughter. Pearl brings Hester comfort and joy despite the challenges they face in society. Pearl also represents a symbol of Hester's love and redemption.
Pearl sees a similarity between Hester and Dimmesdale in their shared sense of guilt and hidden sin. She recognizes that they both possess a secret burden that sets them apart from others in the community. Pearl intuitively understands their connection as partners in wrongdoing.
Hester decides not to leave town because she believes it is her duty to stay and face her punishment for her sin. Additionally, she is determined to raise her daughter Pearl and believes that leaving would not be in Pearl's best interest. Hester also sees an opportunity for redemption and self-growth by staying in town and confronting the consequences of her actions.
Dimmesdale acknowledged Hester and Pearl with surprise and compassion, but he could not openly acknowledge them as his family due to his position as a respected minister in the community. His emotions were conflicted between his inner feelings for them and his public image.
The fact that Hester would constantly remind Pearl of the consequences of sin is what convinced the governor to let Hester keep Pearl. Hester supported herself and Pearl by sewing garments.
Dimmesdale argues that it would be better for Pearl to stay with her mother, Hester, because he believes that Hester has the ability to provide love and care for their daughter in a way that he cannot due to his position in the community as a revered minister. He also believes that Hester's influence will help shape Pearl's character positively.
Hester Prynne felt dread about her daughter, Pearl, because she was worried about the influence of Pearl's unconventional upbringing on her development, as well as the judgment and exclusion Pearl might face from society due to her illegitimate birth and isolation from the community.
Hester was worried about Pearl's personality, because she is alot like Hester was when she was a child. She didn't want Pearl to turn out like she did, and be a wild person.
She lives outside the town with her daughter, Pearl.