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In “The Birthmark”, a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a young scientist named Aylmer attempts to correct a “fatal” flaw in his young newlywed wife, Georgiana. The flaw as it turns out is a small crimson hand on Georgiana’s cheek and although it does not appear to bother anyone else, it frankly drives young Aylmer wild. Aylmer eventually expresses his wish to be rid of the mark and Georgiana, being a loving wife and eager to please her husband, agrees to allow him to remove the imperfection utilizing his science.
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