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Nerval, green monster, supernatural human Quasimodo |
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the green monster who tells right from wrong for us Explanation: Hi, this is my interpretation. Hope it helps! |
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The green monster of right and wrong Explanation: "The green monster of right and wrong" appears to be a metaphorical expression used by Caesar. The color green is often associated with jealousy, but it can also represent evil or corruption. Here, it could be interpreted that the "green monster" represents the corruption or perversion of moral judgment - the struggle between what is considered right and wrong. This "monster" could be seen as a personification of the conflicts, misunderstandings, and potential harm that can arise from differing perceptions of morality. In other words, it refers to the potential danger or harm that can come from disputes or conflicts over what is considered right or wrong. However, it's important to note that this phrase does not appear in Victor Hugo's works, so it's not a direct quote from him. It might be an interpretation or adaptation of his themes or ideas. |
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jealousy..jealous..over jealous..distrustful Explanation: green monster of right and wrong => green-eyed monster of right and wrong => jealousy..jealous..over jealous..distrustful What is the meaning of the green monster? the green-eyed monster informal. : jealousy thought of as a monster that bites or attacks people. She was bitten by the green-eyed monster. [=she became jealous] Green–eyed monster Definition & Meaning - Britannica What does green eyed mean slang? jealous Definitions of green-eyed. adjective. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival. synonyms: jealous, overjealous distrustful. Green-eyed - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com jealousy : jealousy imagined as a monster that attacks people. usually used with the. Finally, he suffered from professional jealousy, although, at least in public, he kept the green-eyed monster at bay most of the time. Green-eyed monster Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster What does over jealous mean? Extreme jealousy means the jealous person is insecure and for whatever reason, unsure of their loved one. Sometimes the jealousy is unwarranted and might be a red flag of an unstable person. As Greg Scott points out, some very jealous people consider their loved one their property.Mar 2, 2018 |
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Reference: comment Reference information: I am unable to find your phrase online I have only heard of the "green-eyed monster" in Othello which = jealousy -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 ore (2023-12-07 09:11:23 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- there are more hits if you search with "Victor Hugo, good and evil, Quasimodo" it is possible your translation is incorrect |
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