Question

3.16 “The Birthmark” Checkpoint Quiz

Answer 1

1) B. Science

2) C. Strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles

3) A. It changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin

4) C. He thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world

5) C. Man cannot perfect nature

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answers for the questions would be 1. B) Science, 2. C) Strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles, 3. A) It changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin, 4. C) He thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world, and 5. C) Man cannot perfect nature.

Explanation:

The Birthmark tells the story of a scientist that fits the role of "The Mad Scientist" in the Romantic Era, since he experiments with humans, in this case his wife Georgina, in order to try to create something superior than nature could. While doing this he damages Georgina's self perception until eventually killing her.