摘 要珠儿是霍桑在《红字》中塑造的一个至关重要的形象，其特殊的成长环境，性格特点及其圣洁美好的人性特征构成她别具一格的整体形象。珠儿身上带有的“罪孽”“救赎”“挚爱”的象征意义令这个人物形象更加饱满和形象。因为珠儿的存在，海斯特得到内心的救赎，重获希望。珠儿对于小说主题和对其他三位主要人物具有象征和反衬作用，体现了人性的善与恶、美与丑的鲜明特点关键字：《红字》；珠儿；象征；作用AbstractPearl is a vital image portrayed by Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter. Her special growth environment, personality characteristics and holy and beautiful human characteristics constitute her unique overall image. The symbolic meaning of "sin", "redemption" and "beloved love" carried on Pearl's body makes this character's image fuller and more vivid. Because of Pearl's existence, Hester received a redemption in his heart and regained hope. Pearl has a symbolic and contrasting effect on the theme of the novel and on the other three main characters, reflecting the distinctive characteristics of good and evil, beauty and ugliness of human nature.Key words: "The Scarlet Letter"; Pearl; Symbol;Function目 录一 、引 言.......................................................5二 、珠儿的形象与特点...............................................6（一）生长于牢门的罪恶之花........................................6（二）野性叛逆的性格..............................................7（三）圣洁美好的人性特征..........................................8三、珠儿的多重象征意义..............................................9（一）罪孽的显现..................................................9(二)救赎的化身...................................................10（三）挚爱的象征.................................................11四、珠儿的作用.....................................................12（一）珠儿的象征作用.............................................12（二）珠儿的反衬作用...................................
