The Governor's Hall
Hester dresses Pearl in such a way that further relates her similarity to the scarlet letter. She is dressed in a crimson velvet tunic embroidered with flourishes of gold thread. The colors, and Pearl's beauty make her "the very brightest little jet of flame that ever danced upon the earth." This is ironic because Hetser is on her way to try and make sure Pearl will not be taken away from her. If Pearl and the scarlet letter are a symbol of sin, and everyone knows it, why would Hester want to make that relationship even more clear? Because she is confident in what she, and Pearl, have to say.
Is it because she is confident? Or is it because she wants Pearl, who is not accepted in this society, to look different? Or is it because she is an artist and just can help it? Or is it because she wants to show the connection (and think about the scarlet letter, the scarlet daughter and the minister with his hand over his heart).
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