But it would be as reasonable to say that one of those small blue stains which sometimes occur in the purest statuary marble would convert the Eve of Powers to a monster.

In the context of the passage as a whole, what is being compared to 'those small blue stains'?

A), the criticism of the other women

B). the birthmark on Georgiana's cheek

C). Aylmer's obsession with his wife's appearance

D). Georgiana's anxieties over her husband's suggestion

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Marlee Haley

6 May, 10:19

But it would be as reasonable to say that one of those small blue stains which sometimes occur in the purest statuary marble would convert the Eve of Powers to a monster.

In the context of the passage as a whole, what is being compared to 'those small blue stains'?

A), the criticism of the other women

B). the birthmark on Georgiana's cheek

C). Aylmer's obsession with his wife's appearance

D). Georgiana's anxieties over her husband's suggestion

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Elizabeth Walton · Answer 1

The passage states how the birthmark on Georgiana's cheek causes her to be "countenance even hideous" therefore the answer is B). the birthmark on Georgiana's cheek.