Question

in the birthmark, hawthorne develops the theme that insistence on physical perfection often leads to emotional harm. which details from the story contribute to the development of this theme? select the two correct answers. \here, too, at an earlier period, he had studied the wonders of the human frame, and attempted to fathom the very process by which nature assimilates all her precious influences from earth and air...\ \aylmers sombre imagination was not long in rendering the birthmark a frightful object, causing him more trouble and horror than ever georgianas beauty, whether of soul or sense, had given him delight.\ \it must not be concealed, however, that the impression wrought by this fairy sign manual varied exceedingly, according to the difference of temperament in the beholders.\ \then why did you take me from my mothers side? you cannot love what shocks you!\

Explanation:

The theme is about the harm of insisting on physical perfection. The second option shows Aylmer's negative perception of the birth - mark causing him trouble, which relates to his obsession with perfection. The fourth option shows Georgiana's reaction to Aylmer's shock at her imperfection, highlighting the emotional harm. The first and third options do not directly relate to the theme.

Answer:

B. "Aylmer's sombre imagination was not long in rendering the birthmark a frightful object, causing him more trouble and horror than ever Georgiana's beauty, whether of soul or sense, had given him delight."
D. "Then why did you take me from my mother's side? You cannot love what shocks you!"