A) <span>She contemplates killing both Pearl and herself to escape their torment.
At times, Hester contemplates whether or not Pearl would be better off going straight to heaven (dying) before her life even begins, and whether she should just end her life as well, and go to wherever God judges in the afterlife. </span>
Where is the rest of the question ?
Tolerance - 9 letter word.
B) Authoritative but humorous