Rappaccini's Daughter

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What field of study does Pietro Baglioni teach at the University of Padua?

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Medicine

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What does Baglioni give to Giovanni to solve his problem?

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An antidote which proves to be poisonous.

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What does Rappaccini truly value according to Baglioni?

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Science.

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What literary device is "Rappaccini's Daughter" an example of?

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Allegory.

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What is Baglioni's fear regarding Beatrice?

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He fears she'll take his place because she has been schooled by Rappaccini.

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Define 'allegory' in the context of literature.

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A narrative that has both a literal and symbolic meaning.

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Who is Rappaccini in the story?

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A scientist who raises his daughter Beatrice in a garden of poisonous plants.

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What is the significance of Beatrice's character in the story?

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She embodies the conflict between nature and science.

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What does the garden symbolize in "Rappaccini's Daughter"?

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The garden symbolizes the duality of beauty and danger in nature.

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How does Giovanni's perception of Beatrice change throughout the story?

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He initially sees her as beautiful but later views her as dangerous.