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Read this line from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:

The porter opened the gates of the court, which had that night been my asylum, and I issued into the streets, pacing them with quick steps, as if I sought to avoid the wretch whom I feared every turning of the street would present to my view.

Which phrase gives the best clues to the meaning of asylum?

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Medal and fan awarded if correct!

Read this line from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley:

The porter opened the gates of the court, which had that night been my asylum, and I issued into the streets, pacing them with quick steps, as if I sought to avoid the wretch whom I feared every turning of the street would present to my view.

Which phrase gives the best clues to the meaning of asylum?

anonymous · Answer

Opened the gates
Of the court
Into the streets
Feared every turning

hannaha · Answer

Feared every turning

hannaha · Answer

Just my guess

anonymous · Answer

Okay, I'll trust you! Thank you so much :)

hannaha · Answer

I hope it works *o* You're welcome :)