Symbolism In Georgiane's Birthmark

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Aylmer is a scientist devoted to his studies and his job until he marries Georgiana.

Georgiana's birthmark symbolizes Aylmer's insecurities and his need for everything to be

perfect.

Georgiana has a small, almost red colored birthmark on her right cheek. Its shape

resembles that of a small hand. It seems that Aylmer really doesn't think much of this birthmark

until him and Georgiana are married. Aylmer brings up the topic of the birthmark, and removing

it, many times with Georgiana. Although Georgiana did not want to hear of it, because the man

she married is supposed to love her even with her flaws, she listened to what he had to say. For

a while after that they didn't speak of it, but by the way Aylmer looked at his wife,

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