The Birthmark Answer TWO (2) of the following prompts in your initial post of a maximum of 250 words. Make sure to incorporate quotes from the text (CITE THEM), and if needed, a secondary source into your posts to support your opinions. Use the MLA format (Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced, at least […]
What are some examples of paradox in “The Birthmark”? How does Hawthorne’s use of paradox affect your understanding of the characters and the plot?
The American Renaissance Answer the question using complete sentences. Refer to “The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne in Journeys in Literature: American Traditions. Respond to the prompt. Authors use paradox to present ideas that, on the surface, seem contradictory. But with deeper analysis, readers figure out that the ideas together make sense. In addition, the intentional […]