chapters+13-15


 * imagery/symbolism: **

the letter A: A is now symbolizing "able" instead of "adulterer" because she is becoming respected by the townspeople. They see Hester as now a strong woman. Also Hester feels that if she is worthy it will fall off on its own... not by removal. At the beach, Pearl creates a seaweed A on her chest just like her mothers.

**Character behavior:** Pearl: Pearl is now seven years old and still is acting strange. Hester is worried about her but still does not feel comfortable revealing her fathers true identity. Hester: Hester is becoming more confident. She Dimmesdale: sees the A in the sky as a divine voice reaching out to him... meaning that his burden is controlling how he now views the world

Predictions: -We predict that Hester will soon tell Pearl about her father's identity and when she is older, explain the real meaning of the A. -We predict that even if Hester's A falls off, she will still metaphorically feel it on her.