5 Questions
Who is the author of the short story 'The Birth-Mark'?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
When was 'The Birth-Mark' first published?
March 1843
In what collection of short stories did 'The Birth-Mark' later appear?
Mosses from an Old Manse
What is the physical imperfection of Georgiana, the wife of Aylmer?
A small red birthmark in the shape of a hand on her cheek
What does Aylmer dream about in relation to Georgiana's birthmark?
Cutting it out of her cheek and continuing all the way to her heart
Study Notes
Author and Publication
- The author of the short story 'The Birth-Mark' is Nathaniel Hawthorne.
- 'The Birth-Mark' was first published in 1843.
Collection and Characters
- 'The Birth-Mark' later appeared in the collection of short stories "Mosses from an Old Manse".
- Georgiana is the wife of Aylmer, a main character in the story.
- Georgiana has a physical imperfection - a small, crimson birthmark in the shape of a hand on her cheek.
Aylmer's Dream
- Aylmer dreams of cutting out the birthmark from Georgiana's cheek, having an immense anxiety to remove it.
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