The primary symbol in "The Birthmark" changes meaning as the story progresses_
The following excerpt demonstrates which meaning for the primary symbol?
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Georgiana's lovers were wont to say that some fairy at her birth hour had laid her
tiny hand upon the infant's cheek, and left this impress there in token of the magic
endowments 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