The reader learns that Hester has little discipline for her child , and Pearl runs wild and free most of the time doing as little work as possible .
The story begins with Hester and Pearl in their cabin in the woods .
The reader learns that Hester has little discipline for Hester 's child , Pearl Pearl runs wild and free most of the time doing as little work as possible .
The story begins with Hester and Pearl in their cabin in the woods .