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Georgiana perceives the birthmark on her cheek as a “‘charm’” that can bring fortune to her (as cited in Hawthorne 1021). For Aylmer, the birthmark is a sign of disfigurement or “imperfection” on Georgiana’s face (Hawthorne 1021). However, Aminadab sees the birthmark as a sign of beauty and would never want his wife to “part with that birthmark” (Hawthorne 1025). The theme of married love is expressed through the relationship between Aymler and Georgiana. Aymler appears to love his wife to the point using every means within his power to rid her face of ...