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In examining today’s society, it is easy to see that humans are obsessed with perfection. This obsession may be for physical perfection, emotional perfection, or career perfection. In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s works “The Birthmark” and “Rappaccini’s Daughter,” this central theme of perfection is greatly displayed in two very different settings. Unlike today’s society, where perfection is self-centered , the characters in these two very different works seek perfection in the ones they should love without restriction. In both cases, the characters become so obsessed with creating perfection that they sacrifice true happiness.
The theme of obsession with perfection is evident all throughout “The Birth-Mark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. ...
In “The Birth Mark” Hawthorne shows us that a quest for perfection can ruin people’s lives. ... Once again falling into Aylmer’s quest for her perfection she drinks the elixir. ... However he has no regard for her feelings; His quest for perfection and love for science is put before his wife’s emotions.
Approximate Word count = 801
Approximate Pages = 3.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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