The Scarlet Letter

Briefly summarize what happens to Pearl

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Soon after Dimmesdale dies, Roger Chillingworth also passes away. He leaves all of his estate to Pearl, who immediately becomes the wealthiest heiress in the New World. Hester and Pearl then disappear for several years. The narrator infers that Pearl is happily married and living overseas in Europe.

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