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26 April, 00:04

Why does the Governor wish to take Pearl away from Hester, according to Chapter 8 of The Scarlet Letter?

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A. He feels that Hester is not fit to be her mother because she lacks morals and values.

B. He is concerned that Hester cannot afford to feed the child, so he wants to put Pearl with a family that can.

C. The Governor feels that Hester hasn't been punished enough for her sins, so he wants to take Pearl from her as further punishment.

D. Children weren't allowed to be raised by single parents, so he has been instructed to take Pearl from her, according to Puritan law.

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