... . They are similar because Aylmer and Georgiana, both have flaws. Aylmer and Georgiana are different, because Aylmer is selfish and Georgiana is selfless. Another difference is the way both of them viewed the birthmark. Aylmer felt the birthmark was ugly; meanwhile Georgiana viewed it as beauty ... birthmark, it was still a very vivid color. Aylmer and Georgiana are also very different. Aylmer is extremely selfish and Georgiana is extremely selfless. Aylmer continued to hurt Georgiana emotionally. Aylmer felt that Georgiana's birthmark was a flaw of nature. He could not stop dwelling on ...

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• Grade Level: High School

... for very different reasons. Hester wants to protect the identity of Dimmesdale as Pearl's father in order to protect the minister from the public shame of sin; hers is a totally selfless act of kindness, reflecting her inner character and strength. Dimmesdale, in complete contrast, cowardly hides his sin to protect himself, and for his silence, he suffers inward guilt and shame ... evil. Pearl - the beautiful daughter of Hester and Dimmesdale. She is the living symbol of the scarlet letter and has peculiar traits that make her sometimes appear as a demon. Her love for nature and freedom...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School