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1. Symbolism: Beginning of Chapter 21-There is another town gathering which directly reflects that in the beginning of the book. A new story is about to unfold, I believe for Hester, Pearl, and Dimmesdale. SYMBOL OF A NEW BEGINNING!!!!
2. Symbolism: Chapter 18-Hester is enlightened by the idea of moving to Europe, and reveales her true beuty by letting her hair down. 

Journal #6

I have grown anxious and weary over these past few days. I know more than ever that Dimmesdale is Pearl’s father. I am distraught and disgusted by the thought of Hester and Dimmesdale being together. They must be meeting with each other, discussing some secret plan. I have not a clue yet what they intend to do, or where they intend to go. I have been planning my revenge on the trio for some hours now, though I hope to harm neither Hester nor Pearl as much as I am going to harm Dimmesdale. He had not showed up at his house, he was out with Hester as I suspect.

Dimmesdale returned this afternoon. I wanted to ask him so badly if he knew my true identity, but I hesitated. I was indeed afraid. It wasn’t the time to get into any argument, what if he didn’t know my identity? Dimmesdale told me that he no longer require my assistance or medical help. At that point, it had become rather clear to me that Hester and Dimmesdale were planning something; I suspect they are going to leave the town.