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    The Egyptian kings and queens were buried, in the Deir- el bahri located in the west bank of the Nile. Among the pharaohs were a few mummies, which could not be identified and was aside letter of the alphabets to them. The coffin in which unknown man E was buried into was examined once he was removed. The coffin appeared to have wood shaving inside, which in tells that coffin was enlarge to accommodate the body of unknown man E. This discovery clearly shows that this coffin was not intended…

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    In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, she presents the notion of the qualities that make up villains and victims. Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the creature, is utterly shocked when the creature comes to life causing him to flee. Due to Victor’s fleeing, the creature is forced to learn about life independently and suffer through many situations. Though many would argue that the creature is the victim of the novel, his actions clearly prove that he is the villain. One of the first…

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    was cursed with the hideous disfigurement of his body. So extreme that he was forced to enter the freak show to be exhibited as an animal, hence the name ¨Elephant Man¨. Because of his disfigurement he was rejected by society and was treated like a monster, being isolated in cages and living in inhumane condition until he found refuge in a London hospital. After taking shelter at the hospital, John Merrick began to build a model of St. Philips, a cathedral that he could see from his window. The…

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    The search for power by both Victor and the creature is a theme that is used in Frankenstein many times. Victor and the creature both want to gain power. Victor tries to get power by making life and the creature tries to get power by killing people and making death happen on his terms. When Victor made the creature he made life out of material that life wouldn't normally be able to come from. He takes power away from the natural way of being born and creates his own way to make life. The…

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    1. Who invented the electric chair? Alfred P. Southwick invented the electric chair. In 1877, Edison began a series of bizarre experiments at his West Orange lab, shocking unwanted dogs, cats and even a circus elephant to death with AC to prove that the current was deadly stuff. In the 1880s, the dentist Alfred P. Southwick was inspired by a drunken man he saw accidentally electrocuted to death, to develop a new quick and painless method for the execution of death sentenced people as an…

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    big similarity had to do with the man who created the monster. Both men were obsessed with the fact that they could create or alter life, ultimately playing the role of God. In Frankenstein, Victor let his research control his entire life. He did not talk to his family or friends, he became sick, and the only thing he cared about was the creation of the monster. In the X-Files version you see a similarity with the doctor creating his monster. When his wife is discussing having children he says…

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    “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley, a character is forged together with dug up remains by Dr. Victor Frankenstein called “the creation.” Throughout the story the creation gets disrespected by society and even his own creator. This transforms him into a scarred monster who only seeks revenge and romance for one another. In the beginning of the story, Mary Shelley depicts the creations scarred mind with,”I remained during the rest of the night, walking up and down in greater agitation listening…

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    Victors views on his quest to create a monster from the flesh of the dead changes throughout the novel. Initially, Victor is obsessed with the idea of creating life out of death. Victor is driven by the thought of creating a being from the flesh of the dead and works tirelessly to complete his quest. Victor is successful in his pursuits and after finishing his creation, Victor looks at in disgust and shuns the monster after witnessing its hideous appearance. The monster flees and kills William,…

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    trying to create life out of death, he is finally successful. When his creature awakens, he realizes that his creation turned out to look like a horrific monster.…

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    During the beginning of the Second Industrial Revolution, a brilliant, obsessive and tortured man was born. His early years were full of wonder and visionary ideas. Later, his obsession with these ideas would greatly frustrate him. Eventually, some believed his pursuits consumed him, drove him into isolation, and ultimately to madness. Nikola Tesla, who was a visionary thinker with an aptitude for mathematics, came into this world on July 10th, 1856 at the stroke of midnight, during a…

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