The Love of Science Nathainel Hawthornes The Birthmark
In this essay, I will discuss how science manifests evil in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark." Science is a major asset in the world today. The use and dependence of science is overwhelming. Many scientific experiments are ungodly. Hawthorne brings up many important issues in his story. I will concentrate on how Aylmer puts his love for science before his love for other people and himself. Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts, of a prominent Puritan family. Hawthorne's father died when he was very young and this influenced his somber and solitary attitude. Hawthorne read works by many different poets and romancers. As Hawthorne became a man, he married Sophia Peabody. Even though his marriage was a happy turning point in his life, Hawthorne still refused to share the optimistic philosophy of Transcendentalism. While making his home in the Old Manse, he continued his analysis of the Puritan mind. This was the breaking point for his writing Moses From and Old Manse, which included "The Birthmark."In Hawthorne's "The Birthmark," Aylmer actually puts his first love, science, aside to persuade a lover. He feels that it is time to find a wife. Years ago "...it was not unusual for the lov
Aylmer acts as if he does not care and proceeds with his plan. I never can forget that convulsive shudder. I am convinced of the perfect practicability of its removal. of unclasping the firm grip of this little hand which was laid upon me before I came into this world?'" (Hawthorne 280) Are there side affects? If so, what do they consist of?The only response Aylmer gives is "'. People do not realize how science is becoming such a dependency. Did he marry Georgiana only to use her to remove the birthmark upon her precious face? As sad as it is to admit, he may very well have. '" (Hawthorne 280) She trusts her husband and his work. When he asks her if she has ever thought about removing it, she is very upset with her husband. '" (Hawthorne 278) Aylmer's response is very cruel. The world relies on science too much. Aylmer does not realize this either.
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