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because it where the black man put his mark

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Pearl thinks the minister holds his hand over his heart because the letter that Hester wears on her chest resembles a similar gesture. The symbolic truth lies in the fact that both the minister and Hester bear hidden sins in their hearts, which they try to conceal from the outside world through their actions and gestures. This gesture highlights the shared burden of secret sins that both characters carry.

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Q: Why does pearl think the minister holds his hand over his heart and how is there a symbolic truth in what he says?
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