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Rappaccini’s Daughter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Word Scramble

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In the story “Rappaccini’s Daughter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the characters are often entangled in a web of secrets and mysteries. Just like the characters in the story, players in this word scramble game must unravel the twisted words to uncover the hidden meanings.

  • Unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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Rappaccini's Garden
The main setting of the story, a mysterious garden where Dr. Rappaccini grows poisonous plants.
Beatrice
The daughter of Dr. Rappaccini, who is also tainted with poison and has a mysterious and alluring presence.
Giovanni
The protagonist of the story, a young man who becomes infatuated with Beatrice and ultimately suffers because of her poisonous touch.
Isolation
A recurring theme in the story, as the characters are often isolated from society and each other due to their respective circumstances.
Science
Dr. Rappaccini's profession and the driving force behind his experiments with poisonous plants.
Nature
The natural world plays a significant role in the story, as Dr. Rappaccini's experiments blur the line between science and nature.
Poison
A central element of the story, as Dr. Rappaccini's experiments with poisonous plants have lasting effects on the characters.
Sin
A moral theme in the story, as the characters grapple with the consequences of their actions and the sins of their past.
Mystery
The story is filled with mystery and intrigue, as the characters uncover the dark secrets of Rappaccini's garden and its inhabitants.

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