"...along by her mother's side, and, constantly in motion form morn till sunset..."
This paragraph is about Pearl. It says that she is only outside till sunset. Sure, for a girl in her age it is normal not to be outside during the night, but maybe there is something more behind it.
Sunlight is a symbol for life, good things and for purity. Life is also meant by the color red - which Pearl is more attracted to than to everything else. But what about the purity? Does it mean that she can only walk outside during daylight because its pure and night isn't? But what about Hester being by her side every time? She wears the symbol of shame on her bosom - she is the total opposite of being pure.
Some good questions here. Is sunlight attracted to Pearl - perhaps like a light of anointment?
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