Surname 1 Insights on The Birthmark Nathaniel Hawthorne ‘s The Birthmark displays his bravura in details and symbolisms to depict implicitly the impossibility of perfection . We must concede and to some point respect our limitations and frailties .Alymer ‘s obsession to remove Georgnina ‘s birthmark led him to deep demented search for a perfect potion . In his pursuit of a “perfect future in the present (Hawthorne , 1864 , it triggered the death of his most important treasure , Georgina . His myopic understanding of human affection and his exaggerated frustration over the birthmark created nothing but loss and desperation . It serves as a warning to all readers to revere the value of “natural ‘ or “God-given ‘ and if can be helped avoid meddling with it . The birthmark signifies the imperfections in all of us . It transcends physical defects and can in the form of flaw on personality ,perspective , or mindset . Ironically , these imperfections are the mirror of humanity and individuality . The same is true with Georgina . Despite her loveliness , she has been given a minor flaw in the form of birthmark . In real setting , taking a peek outside your window will show imperfections of all kinds . It can be a fat body , small height , an acne or pimples , and receding hairline etc . Furthermore , a short conversation with friends or strangers offers a glimpse on imperfections of personality . Ironically , these overt and latent imperfections oftentimes are our ID to the world . While Alymer thirst for perfection , most of his accomplishments ironically are considered failures based on the ideals set in the beginning of his experiments . It clearly implies that perhaps Alymer in most of his works aimed for perfection but always fell short . This could have been an indicator that nature must never be challenged at all cost or one will have to face a grave consequence .Surname 2 Aside from relating to readers the impossibility of perfection ,contentment is another big message that the author wants to send across . Our ardent desire to get more than enough might result to our devastation . In our constant struggle for survival , we desire to get more in our lives . We want more power , more money , more recognition , and more affection . The negative aspect is that we tend to overlook the simple and small things that matter in our grapple for survival and growth . In the case of Alymer , he had forgotten that indeed he had a beautiful young wife who showed him great affection and support . While this is a thing that must be cherished , Alymer ‘s discontentment drove him to find the perfection within his nearly-perfect wife . Even in Georgina ‘s dying moments , he was still very concerned about the eradication of the birthmark . In the end , just like his many experiments , he failed miserably with much remorse – for risking his wife ‘s love over his stupid burning desire . Although portrayed as human machine , man of clay , or earthly mass ,Aminadab is a clear representation of humanity . Behind his somewhat grotesque depiction , he undoubtedly understood and…