The Scarlet Letter Writing Prompt Parenting Pearl (Chapter 6)
"Mindful, however, of her own errors and misfortunes, she early sought to impose a tender but strict control over the
infant immortality that was committed to her charge. But the task was beyond her skill... Hester was ultimately
compelled to stand aside, and permit the child to be swayed by her own impulses" (84)
Why has Hester not strongly disciplined Pearl? What effect has it had on Pearl's behavior? Write 2-3 paragraphs using
evidence from the text to support your analysis.