e primary symbol in "The Birthmark" changes meaning as the story progresses.
e following excerpt demonstrates which meaning for the primary symbol?
eorgiana's lovers were wont to say that some fairy at her birth hour had laid her
y hand upon the infant's cheek, and left this impress there in token of the magic
dowments that were to give her such sway over all hearts.
The handprint as a symbol of Georgiana's charm
The handprint as a symbol of both beauty & imperfection
The handprint as a symbol of sin
The handprint as a symbol of self hatred