The Birthmark
by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Birthmark: Style 1 key example

Key Examples in The Birthmark

Style
Explanation and Analysis:

"The Birthmark" is written in a grand and lofty style in order to convey a sense of inevitability. Each sentence brims with elegant phrases that illustrate the downfall of those who fall prey to their own perfectionism. The third-person narration allows Hawthorne to explore the consciousnesses of both Aylmer and Georgiana while maintaining enough of a distance to cultivate a moralizing tone.