The Birthmark: A Sort Story

“The birthmark” is a short story written by Nathaniel Howthorne, an American romantic novelist. It tells the story about a scientist named Alymer who believes he can repair his wife’s birthmark. The author, who draws inspiration from Antebellum America, wrote “ the birthmark” in third person point of view. Alymer, who is preoccupied with his career, not only injures but also kills his wife Georgiana during the procedure. Alymer’s tragic pride and Georgiana’s self-sacrifice to her husband are two of the short story’s central themes.

Everyone has its own passions. But Alymer's passion which caused his wife's death was very dangerous. His obsessive pride with his profession struggled with Georgiana's natural beauty. Even if Alymer's hatred for the birthmark outweighed the love for his wife, he could not overcome human nature . And in the end, caused his wife's death with failure of his operations. Georgiana, on the other hand, sacrificed herself for the sake of science. The most difficult part that she had to accept Alymer's understanding of imperfection even if the one who had to live with the birthmark.

In conclusion, scientific developments can cause failures, although they can be useful from time to time. Both alymer and Georgiana had to endure the consequences of their elections, in different ways.

KEY FEATURE

Antebellum America was a historical period that was influenced by experiments in science during this era. The Antebellum period in America saw the emergence of distinctive American voices and themes. This era also included the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, and Edgar Allan Poe, who explored complex themes of human nature, morality, and society. The period's literature often reflected the tensions and conflicts of the time, providing insight into the cultural and political landscape leading up to the Civil War.