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What does the quote “He was below, turning the spare room into the tomb of Tutankhamun” mean? |
Just as the tomb was a golden sanctuary that is now dead and ancient. So is their relationship as it’s ruined by Midas wish for the golden touch. |
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What does the quote “it feeds no one” “it slakes no thirst” mean? |
Suggests the foolishness of the wish. This shows Midas lack of thought about the consequences. He’s led by greed and lust for power. |
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What does the quote “Separate beds. In fact, I put a chair against my door” mean? |
Implies the death of their relationship. Has connotations of isolation and danger, suggesting something evil she wishes to keep away from her.
Barricading herself from her husband as his selfish and foolish ways to threaten to destroy her. |
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What does the quote “Look, we all have wishes; granted. But who has wishes granted? Him” mean? |
The use of the repetition of granted suggests a humorous tone. Suggesting it’s normal to have a wish but barely anyone has them come true. |
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What does the quote “And who, when it comes to the crunch, can live with a Heart of gold” mean? |
The metaphor ‘a heart of gold’ is meant to describe someone who has caring and kind nature. Midas ‘heart of gold’ is dead. Suggests that true emotions and happiness can come from something natural. Wealth may be something someone may wish to have. But it will never bring you happiness/love. |
