How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Paragraph)
Quote #7
At the mention of the birthmark, Georgiana, as usual, shrank as if a red-hot iron had touched her cheek. (42)
Even without performing his experiment on Georgiana, Aylmer already has a great deal of control over his wife. Consider also the power he has over Aminadab. He need not compete with Nature to hold sway over others.
Quote #8
Aylmer reappeared and proposed that she should now examine his cabinet of chemical products and natural treasures of the earth. (47)
This is an interesting line because it raises the question what is natural and what is a perversion of nature in "The Birthmark." Is Aylmer necessarily working against Nature, or is he just using natural elements for his own purposes?
Quote #9
Aylmer raised his eyes hastily, and at first reddened, then grew paler than ever, on beholding Georgiana. He rushed towards her and seized her arm with a gripe that left the print of his fingers upon it. (62)
Ah – just like Nature left a hand-print on Georgiana's cheek, so now Aylmer leaves his mark on her arm.