How Is Pearl Influenced By Supernatural Elements In The Scarlet Letter

In the novel The Scarlet Letter, the character of Pearl is influenced by supernatural elements with the goal of punishing Hester. In chapter 6, we get a clear description of Pearl, revealing her true character:
"Thy Heavenly Father sent thee!" answered Hester Prynne.
But she said it with a hesitation that did not escape the acuteness of the child. Whether moved only by her ordinary freakishness, or because an evil spirit prompted her, she put up her small forefinger, and touched the scarlet letter.
"He did not send me!" cried she, positively. "I have no Heavenly Father!"
"Hush, Pearl, hush! Thou must not talk so!" answered the mother, suppressing a groan. "He sent us all into the world. He sent even me, thy mother.
Then, much more, thee!
This belief of a relationship between Pearl and witchcraft is also conveyed in chapter 12:
There was witchcraft in little Pearl's eyes; and her face, as she glanced upward at the minister, wore that naughty smile which made its expression frequently so elvish. She withdrew her hand from Mr. Dimmesdale's, and pointed across the street. But he clasped both his hands over his breast, and cast his eyes towards the zenith.” (139)
Once again, witchcraft is mentioned, this time in “little Pearl’s eyes”. In Matthew 6:22,23, it states