The Parting Breath Of The Now Perfect Woman - 1137 Words

Lebanese Author Sandra Chami Kassis said, â€Å"Don’t brag about being perfect†¦ imperfections are what make you attractive† (online). Most people believe that their imperfections make them much less attractive which may cause them to develop diffidence and insecurities. Generally, when people think of imperfections they think of physical features such as a facial birthmark, a narrow nose, thin hair, and big feet, but why do people spend so much time focusing on those things that set them apart from others? It is believed by many that everyone on earth is born with a specific plan and purpose created for them, and with that purpose must come the substantial appearance of individuality which will inevitably include bodily flaws. In his essay, â€Å"The Parting Breath of the Now-Perfect Woman,† Chester McCovey discusses the underlying meaning of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s story â€Å"The Birthmark† in hopes of enlightening readers that all people have imperfections. In today’s society, people try so hard to look identical to those who are held on a high pedestal for being beautiful that some even resort to changing their body parts such as their lips and waist-lines as means to remove or â€Å"fix† any visible imperfections, taking away their individuality. It is vital for everyone to embrace their imperfections and learn who they truly are in spite of them; therefore, parents must teach children that their imperfections make them who they are as individuals. It is not uncommon to see celebritiesShow MoreRelatedA Comparison Of â€Å"The Birthmark† By Nathaniel Hawthorne1148 Words   |  5 Pagesidea of perfection. The short story â€Å"The Birthmark† written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and the poem â€Å"Barbie Doll† written by Marge Piercy have almost the exact same theme because both of these short works of fiction are about a woman that is influenced by her peers to become perfect and does anyt hing possible to reach society’s idea of beauty and perfection. The protagonists in both of the literary pieces are dealing with extremely similar problems. In the short story â€Å"The Birthmark,† Georgiana is informedRead MoreAnalysis Of Hawthorne s Conception Of Human Nature Through His Stories1347 Words   |  6 Pageswithin them and to be their â€Å"only happiness†. He also is aware that everyone can be a dark sinner, and have given grave examples of â€Å"how hoary-bearded elders of the church have whispered wanton words to the young maids of their households; how many a woman, eager for widows weeds, has given her husband a drink at bedtime and let him sleep his last sleep in her bosom; how beardless youths have made haste to inherit their fathers wealth; and how fair damsels—blush not, sweet ones—have dug little gravesRead MoreEssay about Analysis of quot;The Birthmarkquot;963 Words   |  4 Pagesappearances--it may be our own personal appearance defined by the perfect clothes and the perfect look, the perfect home we live in, or the perfect car we absolutely must have. People today are no different today than they were in the 19th century, and we get an in depth understanding of the obsession with being perfect in Nathaniel Hawthornes The Birthmark. 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Thanks Hiro! -Year x377- [Narrator POV] It was a day in the middle of spring, and it couldn t have been more perfect, for it had been raining for many days previous. As if the universe new the events that were about to unfold, and wanted to give the children a final parting gift, for it was their final day in this time. There was a village filled, with blue haired individuals, itching in anticipation as they watched the gate, and those whoRead MoreAnalysis Of The Poem The Birthmark By Nathaniel Hawthorne1651 Words   |  7 PagesHumans possess the desire to be perfect, which simply does not exist on earth and can only be achieved in dreams or in death and is explained in â€Å"The Birthmark† by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Despite wanting to be perfect, humans also desire the need to love and to be loved in return, which often leads to unhappy, bad, forceful relationships as expressed in â€Å"Living In Sin† by Adrienne Rich. 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An intriguing structural irony that enhances the depth of this short story is described in the line, As the last crimson tint of the birth-mark -that sole token of human imperfection -faded from her check, the parting breath of the now perfect woman passed ... As Georgianas death is being depicted to the readers, it becomes obvious that the overpowering irony present in this story is that perfection is not suppose to be obtainable by humans. Therefore rather than living as imperfectRead MoreDescriptive Essay - Original Writing1747 Words   |  7 PagesHe ended the kiss, but pressed his forehead to mine, as we both tried to regain some control. â€Å"I think,† I said between breaths, â€Å"you want to fuck me up against your car.† His eyes met mine, â€Å"I have never wanted anyone, as much as I want you right now,† he said kissing me deeply once more. 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