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Symbolism In Frankenstein

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9: Victor is heavily malnourished. 17: Young Elizabeth is described as angelic. 19-20: Elizabeth is described as a lovely spirit. 26: M. Krempe is described as ugly with a gruff voice. 27: M. Waldman is described as benevolent with a nice voice. 35: Description of the Creation as repulsive with horrid contrast of dark hair and watery eyes. 36: The Creation becomes more monstrous when it moves. 42: Justine Moritz is very pretty and gentle. 42: William is a cute little boy with bright blue eyes. 42: Miss Mansfield is deemed pretty while her sister, Manon, is deemed ugly. 48: William is described as a young beauty. 50: The Creation’s large stature and deformities make him wretched. 51: Caroline Beaufort appears with lots of beauty and dignity

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