This shows the real meaning of the red and white of the birthmark. It is said to highlight Georgiana's purity and imperfections. The words reveal that the narrator thinks that Georgiana's birthmark and the red and white shades on her face make her more beautiful. It is said when Georgiana blushes her white skin turns the color of her birthmark. It suggests that nothing exists between Georgiana's beauty and one flaw.
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This site also uses the fact that birthmark is blood red. This is foreshadowing to the fact that she dies. They also imply that when she is happy and full of life (with blushed cheeks) the birthmark goes away. But when she is pale and feels uncomfortable the birthmark is more vibrant. Symbolizing that when she is confident she is the most beautiful.
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