It has come to everyone 's attention that the woman, Hester Prynne, is now permitted to have custody of her child, Pearl. While some have accepted this outcome, many do not think the choice is right. If Hester Prynne is a sinner that truly wishes to repent, then should she be permitted to keep the object of her sins? It also begs the question if Hester should be permitted to care for another immortal soul? Even though Governor Willingham stated "Without question, she is equally in the dark as to her soul." Perhaps you make take these thoughts into consideration and hopefully reconsider your decision. As an extension of her punishment, Hester should not be permitted to keep her daughter, Pearl, seeing how Pearl 's presence would be an exception to her punishment; Pearl in effect will receive the consequences of her mother. As everyone is well aware, Hester Prynne was to be punished for her sin and her punishment requires her …show more content…
However, she should not have to face the consequences of her mother 's misdeeds. Pearl is only a child and cannot control whom conceived her, nor can she can control how. If Pearl stays with her mother, then she will be treated the very same way. Pearl, a young girl, of only three years old, who is still learning so much about the world, will not be able to enjoy a normal childhood, let alone a normal life. "Every gesture, every word, and even the silence expressed she was banished." (Hawthorne page 69). Little Pearl will be treated as an outsider by all except her mother, Hester, who should not be permitted to care for the child in any case. In fact, she should have been met with harsher