How Does Aylmer Change In The Birthmark
Aylmer does not quite understand the quote by C.Joybell because he loses sight of his love of Georgiana for scientific perfection. Moreover, Aylmer’s want to get rid of Georgiana's birthmark produces a change in his feelings toward her. When discussing the birthmark and a possible removal with Georgiana, Aylmer said, “you [Georgiana] came so nearly perfect from the hand of Nature… as being the visible mark of earthly imperfection” (11). Additionally, Hawthorne states “this one defect [grew] more and more intolerable with every moment of their lives” (12). As moments went by in the couple’s life, Aylmer's love was blinded by the imperfection on Georgina's face. Furthermore, the birthmark blinds Aylmer of anything and everything that is good about Georgina; his marriage fades as he
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contemplates the meaning of the birthmark every moment. C.
Joybell said that “it is when you lose sight of yourself, that you lose your way”, and in every passing moment of Aylmer’s life he loses sight of his true love for Georgina. And as he ponders the imperfection upon his wife, Aylmer loses the direction of his marriage; as it downfalls due to the fact that the birthmark blinds all beautiful things about Georgina. Aylmer’s blindness of the situation at hand causes him to make rash decisions before reflecting upon possible outcomes. When Aylmer uses science to dispel the birthmark, Hawthorne writes that “as the last crimson tint of the birthmark… faded from her cheek, the parting breath of the now perfect woman passed into the atmosphere” (23). Aylmer does not understand why nature would plant such an imperfection upon Georgiana and is not willing to accept it; therefore, he uses his scientific intelligence to try to eliminate the birthmark forever. However, in doing so, the powerful scientific solution is harmful to the human body and causes Georgiana to pass away, even though the birthmark disappeared. Aylmer is so blinded by the direction he is going in his life he does not stop to self reflect on what the possible repercussions could
be. As stated by Hawthorne, “the momentary circumstance was too strong for him” (23). Aylmer had totally lost his direction in life that he couldn’t stand to bear witness to a single imperfection upon his wife. Ultimately, JoyBell’s quote is stating that one should reflect upon their actions on the world to make sure that one does not lose their way. In addition, Aylmer loses sight upon his love for his wife because of her birthmark, but he refuses to self reflect upon himself and see how he has lost his way. Furthermore, had Aylmer reflected and recognized the change in himself, he would have realized that one imperfection is not worth the loss of your marriage and your wife.
contemplates the meaning of the birthmark every moment. C.
Joybell said that “it is when you lose sight of yourself, that you lose your way”, and in every passing moment of Aylmer’s life he loses sight of his true love for Georgina. And as he ponders the imperfection upon his wife, Aylmer loses the direction of his marriage; as it downfalls due to the fact that the birthmark blinds all beautiful things about Georgina. Aylmer’s blindness of the situation at hand causes him to make rash decisions before reflecting upon possible outcomes. When Aylmer uses science to dispel the birthmark, Hawthorne writes that “as the last crimson tint of the birthmark… faded from her cheek, the parting breath of the now perfect woman passed into the atmosphere” (23). Aylmer does not understand why nature would plant such an imperfection upon Georgiana and is not willing to accept it; therefore, he uses his scientific intelligence to try to eliminate the birthmark forever. However, in doing so, the powerful scientific solution is harmful to the human body and causes Georgiana to pass away, even though the birthmark disappeared. Aylmer is so blinded by the direction he is going in his life he does not stop to self reflect on what the possible repercussions could
be. As stated by Hawthorne, “the momentary circumstance was too strong for him” (23). Aylmer had totally lost his direction in life that he couldn’t stand to bear witness to a single imperfection upon his wife. Ultimately, JoyBell’s quote is stating that one should reflect upon their actions on the world to make sure that one does not lose their way. In addition, Aylmer loses sight upon his love for his wife because of her birthmark, but he refuses to self reflect upon himself and see how he has lost his way. Furthermore, had Aylmer reflected and recognized the change in himself, he would have realized that one imperfection is not worth the loss of your marriage and your wife.