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The Attempt to Take Pearl Away from "The Scarlet Letter". Hester learns that Governor Bellingham and other officials plan to take Pearl away, believing Hester is unfit to raise her.

when Pearl is about three years old

The Attempt to Take Pearl Away

Hester learns that Governor Bellingham and other officials plan to take Pearl away, believing Hester is unfit to raise her. Hester goes to the Governor's mansion to plead for her child. She is accompanied by Pearl, who is dressed in a scarlet dress that mirrors the letter. The Governor and John Wilson question Pearl, who behaves perversely.