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Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Timeline Game

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In “Rappaccini’s Daughter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of meddling with nature are explored. To further understand the intricacies of the story, a timeline game can be a valuable tool to help players visualize the sequence of events and the impact they have on the characters.

  • The protagonist, Giovanni Guasconti, arrives in Padua and is drawn to the mysterious garden of Dr. Rappaccini.
  • Giovanni becomes infatuated with Beatrice, Dr. Rappaccini’s daughter, and discovers that she has been poisoned by her father’s experiments.
  • As the story unfolds, Giovanni’s love for Beatrice leads to tragic consequences for both of them.
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