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What Does “Her Voice is Full of Money” Mean?

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The metaphor used by Gatsby to describe Daisy's voice goes back to the main character's life story. In his youth, Gatsby was relatively poor, so becoming wealthy was his primary goal....
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Why Did Gatsby Fail to Achieve the American Dream?

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The appearance of a happy life was just a lie that covered the deep grief inside. Gatsby didn't achieve the American dream because he chased the praise of others. His material...
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What does Old Money vs. New Money mean in the Great Gatsby?

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Old money stands out because their wealth comes from old family connections. New money refers to those people who make their fortune with no help. Back then, "old money" were...
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How Did Jordan Describe Daisy’s Background?

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Jordan Baker finally decides to reveal her friend’s background. She tells Nick that Daisy and Gatsby have always loved each other. They met during the war, and it was love from the...
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Who Was the Youngest Alphonse Frankenstein’s Son?

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William Frankenstein is Alphonse Frankenstein's youngest son and Victor's youngest brother. He is an innocent child and the darling of the whole family. When William reveals his...
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How Many Frankenstein Plays Exist?

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There are no less than nine theatrical productions of Frankenstein. The first one by Richard Brinsley Peake was named Presumption, or the Fate of Frankenstein. It debuted in 1823. In...
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What Tale Did Frankenstein’s Monster Tell Victor?

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When Victor Frankenstein and the monster finally meet, the creature tells a story of his moral transformation. Driven by the need to feel accepted but unable to fulfill it, he turns to...
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What Does the “Frankenstein Complex” Mean?

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“Frankenstein complex” was suggested by Isaac Asimov. It describes the unconscious fear of artificial objects overtaking humanity. Asimov was the first to discuss the phobia of...
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How Is the Theme of Horror in Frankenstein Revealed?

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Frankenstein is a novel that highlights the real problems and anxieties that people experience in life. Writing a fictional story, the author delivered the theme of horror and showed...
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How is the Theme of Nature vs. Nurture in Frankenstein Used?

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In the novel, Mary Shelley tries to understand the monstrous nature of Frankenstein’s creature. The writer wondered if the monster was born evil or became a villain due to society and...
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What Was Victor Frankenstein’s Laboratory Like?

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Victor Frankenstein created two monsters in two different places. His first lab was a “cell” at the top of his house in Ingolstadt, Germany. His second lab was a miserable hut on one...
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What Are the Best Frankenstein Movies?

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Frankenstein is a classic Gothic novel that inspired many artists. Although criticized at first, the book found its readers. The story has become even more significant because of its...
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What is the Most Famous Frankenstein Musical?

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Frankenstein - A New Musical the most prominent musical based on Frankenstein. It comprises about 20 songs. Its plot tells us about the events described by Mary Shelley. Detailed...
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Is Frankenstein a True Story?

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The events described in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein could not occur at that time. To many, the character of Frankenstein is a metaphor. Detailed answer: Frankenstein; or, The...
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In What Way Did the Monster Take Revenge of Frankenstein?

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Frankenstein’s monster enters the world with the hope of serving people, making friends with them. But he does not find a place for himself, and he takes revenge on his creator....
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What Was Victor Frankenstein’s Curse?

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Victor’s Frankenstein’s curse was his inability to become happy. He created the monster to distract from his grief. In the end, the beast brought him more misery by killing Victor’s...
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How Did Young Frankenstein Spend His Childhood Years?

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Frankenstein is the protagonist of the world-famous book Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley. The scientist spent his childhood in a wealthy family. The knowledge...
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What is Elizabeth, the Bride of Frankenstein, Like?

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Elizabeth Lavenza is an orphan child. She was raised by Victor Frankenstein’s family, who later becomes his bride. Being an idealized character, she combines positive traits. Some of...
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Where Was Frankenstein Written?

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Mary Shelley wrote the story of Frankenstein in Geneva. Bad weather trapped her with her husband and others. So they started creating horror stories. Detailed answer: According...
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Which Theme Best Fits the Story of Frankenstein?

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The theme that fits Frankenstein best is that humans should not play God. Victor managed to create a living creature. But it came with unintended results. Detailed answer: The...
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How is Frankenstein a Romantic Novel?

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Frankenstein is both a Gothic and romantic novel. It refers to romantic literature. Mary Shelley follows the characters' feelings and tragic experiences. She chooses strong words and...
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How Does Elizabeth Die in Frankenstein?

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Elizabeth in Frankenstein dies due to the monster’s attack, who strangles her. The incident happened when the couple was on their honeymoon, and Victor left her alone in the room. ...
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Who Killed William in Frankenstein?

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Frankenstein’s monster kills William, his creator’s younger brother, by pressing his throat so that he is not able to breathe. However, the creature is not the only one to be blamed....
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What Does Frankenstein Do after His Creation Comes to Life?

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Frankenstein is a young university student. He has the goal of inventing a giant creature that would function like a normal human being. After bringing it to life, he is angry with the...
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What Do Victor and Walton Have in Common in Frankenstein?

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The two main characters Victor and Walton, have several things in common. They are both incredibly ambitious and in love with science. They share a fascination with nature and the...
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How Has Victor Changed by the End of Frankenstein?

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By the end of the story, Victor loses all his humanity due to his desire for revenge. The monster killed everyone the scientist loved, making the wrath even worse. Detailed answer: ...
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How Are Frankenstein and Prometheus Alike?

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Prometheus and Frankenstein suffered for their deeds. They attempted to create a new life and faced the results of their actions. Both of the characters suffered from disregarding the...
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What Is the Theme of Frankenstein?

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The central idea is the ethical responsibility of scientists for the results of their discoveries. The novel discusses other essential themes. They comprise creation, revenge, nature,...
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What Is Frankenstein’s Monster’s Name?

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Frankenstein’s monster does not have a name in the book. He is often referred to by his creator’s name. The creature’s namelessness is an artistic device that emphasizes his loneliness...
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Why Did Frankenstein Create the Monster?

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Victor Frankenstein created the monster out of arrogance. The scientist wanted to become like God. Making a living creature by himself gave him a sense of purpose and great power....
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What Genre is Frankenstein?

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Science, Gothic, and romantic fiction genres are different. However, Mary W. Shelley managed to unite them. She created one of the most famous literary works of the XIX century....
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How does Frankenstein End?

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At the end of the novel, Victor dies on Robert Walton’s ship in the Arctic Circle. The boat captain finds his body and the monster who mourns Victor’s death in the room. The Creature...
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How Does Victor Frankenstein Die?

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Victor Frankenstein travels to the Arctic icy waters in an attempt to escape from the monster he created. The weather conditions become dangerous when the ship goes North. Victor falls...
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Why do so many acquisitions result in shareholder losses?

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Depending on the contact that a company engages in, there are chances that some shareholders will lose their ownership of the business, the method of purchase is called acquisition. ...
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Do firms pay too much for the acquired corporation?

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When determining the cost of a company to be purchased, the management of the two companies have to value the assets, the potentials and the perceived benefits or losses that the...
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Why do firms purchase other corporations?

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Firms acquire, merge, and purchase other companies for various reasons; the main reason is to have improved sales revenue and business gains. The following are the main reasons why...
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What does poetry which is Anonymous “Western Wind” mean?

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Though Western Wind is a very short love poem by an anonymous person, it carries weighty matters about love and life. This poem brings out the frustration that the writer is undergoing...
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What does space in poetry make in Zong #11?

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Zong#11 is an intervention, a link between denials and actions; reality and obscurity; malarkey and existence; subject-hood versus object-hood. The space that stands out conspicuously...
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What does poetry do?

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Being an inventive personal expression, poetry does a number of things. It is important to note that poets write poetry to address different issues in society ranging from love,...