Death of the Birthmark In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s, The Birthmark, Aylmer, a man devoted entirely to his science, marries Georgiana, a beautiful young woman with a single “earthly imperfection.” This imperfection bears the resemblance of a tiny “crimson hand” and is clearly visible on the left cheek of Georgiana. The birthmark itself is both a symbol for the downfall of society through science and technology and the impending death that is to come for Georgiana. …showed first 75 words of 685 total…

…showed last 75 words of 685 total…naturally bestows upon humankind. If Aylmer had been able to weigh knowledge and morality, Georgiana’s life would not have come to such an abrupt end. Hence, the death of Georgiana serves as a warning to those who seek perfection and are greedy for power. One must understand that there are boundaries and moral responsibilities when dealing with nature and humankind and if those boundaries are broken, one should be willing to accept the consequences.