"An elf (plural elves) is a being of Germanic mythology. The elves were originally thought of as a race of divine or semi-divine beings (wights, vættir) endowed with magical powers, which they use both for the benefit and the injury of mankind."
Recieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf
Hester says, " [Pearl] is my happiness!--she is my torture, none the less!Pearl keeps me here in life!Pearl punishes me too!" So now i know why they refer to Pearl as an "Elf child". They refer to her as that because Pearl tortures Hester because Pearl is a walking scarlet letter that reminds Hester of her shame , but at the same time Pearl brings life to Hester, just like elfs do with thier magical powers.
hmmmm....interesting...
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