What does this quote from the Scarlet Letter mean?

Question

"And now, through the camber which these spectral thoughts had made so ghastly, glided Hester Prynne, leading along little Pearl, in her scarlet garb, and pointing her forefinger, first, at the scarlet letter on her bosom, then at the clergyman’s own breast"

exactly what is it explaining?

Answer 1

She's pointing at her A because she was the adulteress and she's pointing at Dimsdale's chest because he deserves to have the same A.  He's Pearl's father!

Answer 2

I have not read this novel, but there are a number of online study guides, and quite a few other resources on the web that can help you with this question.  Most of them have quite a bit of good information.  Have a look at these, and you should get some help with your work.  If you do a search you will find many other links.  Best of luck with it.  

Answer 3

I haven't read The Scarlett Letter in a few years, but I believe this is dealing with the Reverend's guilt about committing adultery with Hester Prynne.  Hester is enduring public shame by wearing the scarlett letter while the Reverend is not carrying out any kind of penance for his sins.  He feels guilty for having Hester receive all the blame.