What is the rising action of the birthmark short story?

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark," the rising action begins as Georgiana's husband, Aylmer, becomes increasingly obsessed with the small, hand-shaped birthmark on her cheek, viewing it as a symbol of imperfection. Despite Georgiana's initial acceptance of her birthmark, Aylmer's fixation leads her to feel insecure and pressured to conform to his ideal of perfection. As Aylmer conducts experiments to remove the birthmark, the tension builds, highlighting the conflict between natural beauty and his scientific ambitions. This obsession ultimately sets the stage for the tragic conclusion.