Hester is a very talented seamstress and uses that to support herself and Pearl
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.
Her beastly amazing needlework
Hester used her embroidery skills to support herself and Pearl. She would sew anything for anyone who asked, but she was not allowed to make bridal garments.
she insinuates that chillingworth is a bad man and doesn't like them or wants to catch them.
Pearl not bringing the scarlet letter symbolizes Hester's journey towards self-acceptance and taking responsibility for her actions. By making Hester pick up the letter herself, Pearl subtly forces her mother to confront her past and come to terms with the consequences of her actions. This action represents a turning point in Hester's character development and her willingness to bear the symbol of her sin with dignity.
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 was the representation of Hester's affair with that priest man. Pearl was a "devilish" child and so represented the Evil that Hester had committed. She was Hester's true "Scarlet letter". Pearl was young, outgoing, and carefree while her mother was the complete oposite.
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.
Hester and Pearl had been visiting Governor Bellingham's house, where they were discussing Pearl being taken away from Hester. On their way home, they stop at the scaffold where Hester was punished.
Hester evades Pearl's questions about the "black man," refusing to confirm or deny if she has met him. Hester's responses to Pearl are ambiguous, as she tries to protect her daughter from the truth about her involvement with the mysterious figure.
If Pearl had been taken away from Hester in "The Scarlet Letter," it would have compounded Hester's isolation and loneliness. Pearl is not only Hester's daughter but also her source of love and connection to the world. Losing Pearl would have intensified Hester's feelings of guilt and shame, making her punishment even more severe.