... death. Aylmer and Georgiana have similarities and differences. 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. Aylmer and Georgiana both had flaws. Aylmer ... her white, pale skin lye next to her birthmark, it was still a very vivid color. Aylmer and Georgiana are also very different. Aylmer is extremely selfish and Georgiana is extremely selfl...

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... 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 ... ...

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... not completely free her from her sins and guilt, but helping out helped her to feel better about herself. Hester became a better person even after her sins, because she became selfless, she began to focus on other people. Chillingworth was the other character that I had some confusion with. I did not understand why he never confronted Dimmesdale about the adultery when it ... ...

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... the successful working of the machinery of society"(12). Here, I believe, is potentially the most damaging aspect of the Transcendentalist philosophy of individualism. Where would our country be without the selfless, philanthropic endeavors of such great men as John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Julius Rosenwald? Such charitable actions touch our collective hearts and stoke the fires of good will that lurk ... ...

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