Aylmer’s ambition ultimately leads to the death of his wife. At first Georgiana is against the removal of the birthmark, but Aylmer convinces Georgiana that the procedure will be easy and effective. “Noblest, dearest, and tenderest wife, doubt not my power. I have already given this matter the deepest thought.” It’s obvious that Aylmer has put a lot of time and effort into the procedure. Aylmer will not stop until the procedure is over. Georgiana notices how confident Aylmer is about the procedure and is tired of him fixating on the birthmark so she allows him to give it a shot. “Let the attempt be made at whatever risk.” Aylmer’s ultimate sin, according to Hawthorne is his ambitious desire to be God like and create perfection. This ambitious
