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The Birthmark Vs The Birthmark
All the six readings have something in common, which is the search for perfection, how humans can create perfection, and all its downfalls and benefits. These stories tell a lesson on why everyone should be comfortable in their own skin rather than hurting themselves and others around them. There is no such thing as a perfect human being, society just sets expectations, because they know the people will follow blindly. Truly if you are comfortable in your own skin it will shine in your personality and attract the right people.

It shows us the cruel things we do to ourselves just to fit into society. If we don’t look as the society pleases then kids get bullied just like Georgiana in The Birthmark. She is one of the most beautiful women
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