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Which of the following best describes the theme of the story?
Which of the following best describes the theme of the story?
- The consequences of scientific experimentation
- The struggle between good and evil
- The importance of physical beauty
- The destructive power of obsession (correct)
What is the main conflict in the story?
What is the main conflict in the story?
- The conflict between Aylmer and Georgiana (correct)
- The conflict between Georgiana and her birthmark
- The conflict between Aylmer and Nature
- The conflict between Aylmer and his scientific pursuits
What is the significance of the birthmark in the story?
What is the significance of the birthmark in the story?
- It represents Aylmer's scientific curiosity
- It represents society's expectations of physical perfection
- It serves as a reminder of mortality (correct)
- It symbolizes Georgiana's inner beauty
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Study Notes
Theme of the Story
- The theme of the story revolves around the idea of obsession and the pursuit of perfection, as well as the consequences of playing God.
Main Conflict
- The main conflict in the story is the internal struggle of the protagonist, Aylmer, to remove the birthmark from his wife's cheek, which symbolizes his quest for perfection.
Significance of the Birthmark
- The birthmark on Georgiana's cheek represents the imperfections and flaws that are inherent in human nature, and Aylmer's attempt to remove it symbolizes his desire to defy nature and achieve perfection.
- The birthmark also serves as a symbol of Georgiana's uniqueness and individuality, which Aylmer's obsession ultimately destroys.
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